South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president
Summary
A South African court decided that Zambia can take back the body of its former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral. The court's decision came after a dispute between the Zambian government and Lungu's family over burial arrangements in South Africa.Key Facts
- A South African court ruled in favor of Zambia repatriating Edgar Lungu's body.
- Edgar Lungu was Zambia's President from 2015 to 2021.
- Lungu passed away in South Africa in June from an undisclosed illness.
- Lungu's family wanted to handle the funeral in South Africa, opposing the Zambian government's plan.
- The court ordered Lungu's family to hand over the body to the Zambian authorities.
- Zambia's government wanted to hold a state funeral for Lungu.
- Lungu's family and the Zambian government initially agreed on a state funeral but later disagreed on the details.
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