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Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body

Zambia ex-president's family wins latest legal battle over what should happen to his body
BBC World Tuesday 23 June 2026, 12:02 UTC 1 min read
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Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.

Edgar Lungu's family and the Zambian government remain in dispute 12 months after he died.
Zambia (LOCATION) Edgar Lungu's (PERSON) Zambian (ORG)
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