Zambia: President Hichilema Commended for Returning Public Gathering Bill to Parliament

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 11, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: President Hichilema Commended for Returning Public Gathering Bill to Parliament

Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has been praised for declining to assent to the Public Gathering Bill and returning it to Parliament. The move is seen as a step supporting freedom of assembly. Hichilema stated that the bill required amendments before becoming law. Civil society organizations have welcomed the decision.

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