Former Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
They publishedEx-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
First reportBloomberg · 20 Aug, 05:30Z
Latest reportBBC · 20 Aug, 10:07Z
Span5 hours · two reports
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Why it matters
What
Former Zambian minister Mutotwe Kafwaya was fatally wounded during a joint security raid in Lusaka, and authorities arrested eleven people.
Why
Authorities linked the raid to Mundubile's NRPUP, which denies militia activity and alleges election tallies were tampered with.
Watch
Mundubile plans a court challenge after President Hichilema won reelection with about 60%, while scrutiny continues over the raid.
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Summary
- A former Zambian minister, Mutotwe Kafwaya, was fatally wounded in a security raid in Lusaka.
- Eleven people were arrested as authorities linked the raid to opposition leader Mundubile's party.
- Mundubile's party, NRPUP, denies insurgency or militia activity and claims tallies were tampered with.
- Incumbent President Hichilema won reelection with about 60% of the vote; Mundubile to challenge in court.
- Authorities say the raid involved a joint security task force and returned fire amid gunfire.