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UN rights chief urges Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 19, 2026 at 11:07 AM ET
Summary: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk called on Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests and uphold the rights of people detained. His statement followed reports of arrests and detention of opposition figures in Zambia before and after Thursday’s election.
WHO: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk
WHAT: Called on Zambia to stop arbitrary arrests and uphold the rights of those detained.
WHEN: Aug 17, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Zambia
WHY: The call was made in response to reports of arrests and detention of opposition figures before and after Thursday’s election.
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