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Zambia’s UPND calls for probe into attack on Davies Mwila

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Zambia’s UPND party is calling for an investigation into the alleged attack on Davies Mwila, former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front, at the Supreme Court. The ruling party urged police to identify those responsible without political interference and rejected unsubstantiated accusations against its supporters, reports Zimeye.

Zambian political party UPND has asked law enforcement agencies to investigate the alleged assault of Davies Mwila, former secretary-general of the Patriotic Front (PF), at the Supreme Court. It called for a professional, impartial investigation free from political interference, as well as the identification and prosecution of those responsible, according to the UPND media team cited by Zimeye.

The UPND described the incident as unacceptable in a democratic society governed by the rule of law. Images of the altercation circulated after the incident, which also prompted condemnation from Zambia’s chief justice in the case of the assault of Davies Mwila.

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