Core Summary
Zambian security forces arrested 11 people days after the presidential election, including senior opposition figure and presidential candidate Brian Mundubile. The government alleges they were involved in “military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps” posing a serious threat to state security. Mundubile described the raid as “an attempt on my life,” adding that colleagues were shot in his presence.
Event Overview
Zambia held its presidential election last Thursday, with incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema seeking re-election. With results from more than half of constituencies counted, Mundubile is trailing Hichilema. Mundubile had earlier claimed victory and alleged voting irregularities. International observers’ preliminary assessment described election day as “largely peaceful and orderly,” but raised concerns about media freedom and access in the run-up to the poll.
Patrick Kangwa, the country’s top civil servant, revealed that those arrested were connected to “military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal military training camps.” Security forces also seized weapons at the scene.
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