Zambia: HRC Presses Police, Prosecutors To Charge Or Release 84 Election Detainees

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: HRC Presses Police, Prosecutors To Charge Or Release 84 Election Detainees

The Human Rights Commission of Zambia (HRC) has urged police and prosecutors to take action regarding 84 individuals detained following the elections. It demands that these detainees either be charged or released. This call comes amid growing concerns about the treatment of electoral detainees in the country.

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