UN rights chief is concerned about arrest of opposition figures in Zambia’s election
A police vehicle is parked on a sidewalk, on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana) 2026-08-19T13:55:57Z CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United Nations human rights chief said Wednesday he is concerned over the arrest of opposition.
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Brimstone Report is tracking this as a curated crime & justice brief. The source report from AP says: A police vehicle is parked on a sidewalk, on the outskirts of Lusaka, Zambia, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026. (AP Photo/Alfonso Nqunjana) 2026-08-19T13:55:57Z CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — The United Nations human rights chief said Wednesday he is concerned over the arrest of opposition.
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- Published: Aug 19, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC
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