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News Release: Prosection finally withdraws charges against Zambian youth activist for defaming President

Johannesburg, 19 January 2022 – On 18 January 2022, the Kitwe Subordinate Court was due to continue the trial of youth activist Lawrence Kasonde. Kasonde was arrested on 24 November 2020 for allegedly defaming former President Edgar Lungu. Instead, the prosecution applied for the accused to be discharged per section…

Staff Writer19 Jan 2022

Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association News Rule of Law Zambia

Statement calling on the government of Zambia to uphold human rights ahead of the upcoming elections

On 12 August 2021, general elections will be held in Zambia wherein voters will elect a President, 156 members of parliament, and 117 district council leaders. The Southern Africa Litigation Centre (SALC) calls upon Zambian authorities and political parties to commit to respecting, protecting, promoting, and ensuring full respect for…

Staff Writer11 Aug 2021

Articles and Opinions Freedom of Expression, Assembly and Association SOGIE Rights Zambia

ZAMBIA: WHEN DEMOCRACY FAILS: GAYS ARE ZAMBIANS TOO!

The Lusaka Times The arrest of human rights activist Paul Kasonkomona deserves condemnation by all Zambians of good will. If speaking in favor of gay rights is a crime, then our democracy is hollow. Free speech is among the many values that democracy upholds. Of course, the Acting President, Edgar…

Staff Writer10 Apr 2013

News Release: Prosection finally withdraws charges against Zambian youth activist for defaming President

Statement calling on the government of Zambia to uphold human rights ahead of the upcoming elections

ZAMBIA: WHEN DEMOCRACY FAILS: GAYS ARE ZAMBIANS TOO!

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