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Zambia: Opposition Leader Charged With Treason After Post-Election Crackdown

Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason along with 17 others after a disputed election, with authorities alleging an armed insurgency plan. Mundubile was arrested following a crackdown that included a Lusaka raid that killed a former cabinet minister; his NRPUP denies the claim as Hakainde Hichilema won about 60% of the vote to Mundubile's 38%.

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Ex‑Zambian minister killed in raid linked to opposition after election

Former Zambian minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally wounded during a security operation at a house linked to opposition leader Brian Mundubile in Lusaka, with 11 people arrested. Mundubile denies involvement and has gone into hiding as President Hakainde Hichilema is re-elected with about 60% of the vote; Mundubile plans to challenge the results amid observer concerns about the electoral process.

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