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Opposition figures in Zambia have been arrested and reported missing since President Hakainde Hichilema announced his victory in the disputed August elections. Human Rights Watch has urged Zambian authorities to stop the harsh crackdown on political opponents that began after Hichilema’s win. The organization calls for an immediate halt to the arrests and disappearances of opposition members. HRW’s appeal follows reports of a widespread clampdown targeting dissenting voices in the country.

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