Zambia Election Marred by Irregularities, 'Militia' Arrests

Zambia election marred by irregularities, 'militia' arrests

Zambia's government announced on Sunday that police had arrested 11 people, including six opposition figures, in a raid against "militia activity." The arrests took place on Thursday night, according to a government statement. "The individuals in issue were found in possession of high-grade military weapons, ammunition and other materials for use in armed insurrection," it said. Zambia's main opposition party, the National Reconciliation Party f…

Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have gone into self-imposed exile at the United Nations agency in Lusaka fearing arrests in connection with a militia group

Mundubile, Makebi flee to UN agency for refuge By Zondiwe Mbewe NRPUP leader Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu have gone into self-imposed exile at the United Nations agency in Lusaka fearing arrests in connection with a militia group. Impeccable sources within Cabinet office have told News Diggers that Mundubile and Zulu went […] The post Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have gone into self-imposed exile at the United Nations agen…