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Repression of political opposition surges in post-election Zambia

Following Zambias contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country,according to aUN Human Rights Council-appointed expert.

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Following Zambias contested presidential and parliamentary elections almost three weeks ago, the crackdown on political opposition has intensified, raising concerns about the future of democracy in the country,according to aUN Human Rights Council-appointed expert.

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