Zambia: Lungu’s Body Could Spend a Year in Morgue Amid Ongoing Legal Standoff

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: April 6, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: Lungu’s Body Could Spend a Year in Morgue Amid Ongoing Legal Standoff

The body of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu could remain in the morgue for a year due to a legal standoff preventing his burial. Judicial authorities have yet to resolve the issue of the body's ownership, complicating the situation. This impasse has raised concerns among Lungu's supporters and the general public.

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