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UN Urges Zambia to Halt Arbitrary Arrests of Opposition Members

Bloomberg Markets Wednesday 19 August 2026, 14:13 UTC By Matthew Hill and Taonga Mitimingi 1 min read
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The United Nations voiced concern at reports of Zambian opposition members being detained during its Aug. 13 election, while observers raised questions about the fairness of the ballot that comfortably returned President Hakainde Hichilema to power.

The United Nations voiced concern at reports of Zambian opposition members being detained during its Aug. 13 election, while observers raised questions about the fairness of the ballot that comfortably returned President Hakainde Hichilema to power.
UN Urges Zambia (ORG) The United Nations (ORG) Zambian (ORG) Hakainde Hichilema (PERSON)
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