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Zambia’s RightsCon collapse halted, rights groups warn
Filed: May 31, 2026 at 10:04 AM ET
Summary: Zambia’s RightsCon was halted, prompting criticism that the shutdown is a warning for Africa’s digital rights.
WHO: RightsCon organizers and rights advocates
WHAT: RightsCon in Zambia was halted, described as a “slap in the face” for digital rights.
WHEN: May 31, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET
WHERE: Lusaka, Zambia
WHY: The event was stopped, triggering criticism that it signals a warning for Africa’s digital rights.
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