Family of Zambia's ex-President Lungu dismiss poisoning allegation - lawyers
Summary
The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has rejected claims that he was poisoned. His body is still in South Africa amid a legal fight about where he should be buried. The Zambian government wants a state funeral in Zambia, but his family wants a private burial in South Africa.Key Facts
- Edgar Lungu was Zambia's President from 2015 to 2021.
- He died in June in South Africa at age 68 from an undisclosed illness.
- South African police are investigating claims he was poisoned, but his family calls these claims unfounded.
- Lungu's body is still kept in a South African morgue due to a legal dispute.
- The Zambian government wants to repatriate his body for a state funeral.
- Lungu's family prefers a private burial in South Africa, citing tensions with Zambia's current President.
- South African courts previously ruled that Lungu's body should be sent back to Zambia.
- Lungu's family is appealing this court decision.
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