Human Rights Watch said Zambian authorities forcibly disappeared, arbitrarily detained, beat and threatened opposition members and supporters, lawyers, journalists and government critics in the days before and after the August general election. HRW called on Zambia to halt the crackdown; opposition figures have been arrested and disappeared since President Hakainde Hichilema claimed victory.
Reporting from 2 identified publishers across this event arc.
These publishers contributed reporting to the broader event history. Not every source addresses the specific development described above.
How this brief is built: The BriefBrief correlates multiple sources into one evolving event brief, updated as new facts emerge.
Page 2 of 21308
Same format. Every time.
Continue reading — sign in or create a free account with