Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Summary
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile has been charged with treason after being arrested following a deadly police raid linked to allegations of a planned armed uprising. The charges also include 17 others, and Mundubile disputes the accusations, saying he will face court to answer them. The political situation is tense after the recent election where President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term.Key Facts
- Brian Mundubile, opposition leader in Zambia, was arrested and charged with treason.
- The arrest came after a police raid that resulted in the death of a former cabinet minister.
- The government accused Mundubile’s party of planning an armed rebellion, which the party denies.
- 17 others, including Mundubile’s running mate Makebi Zulu, were also charged with treason.
- Mundubile had received 38% of votes in the August 13 election; President Hichilema won 60%.
- Mundubile and Zulu hid in a United Nations building before being detained.
- Courts were closed on the last day for election challenges, preventing the opposition from filing a legal challenge.
- President Hichilema is set to be sworn in for his second term on September 1.
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