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Zambian advocate asks Amnesty to examine accusations against Jay Jay Banda

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Zambian advocate asks Amnesty to examine accusations against Jay Jay Banda

Zambian human rights advocate Sikaile Sikaile is asking Amnesty International to examine all the accusations against former MP Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda before taking a position on his return to Zambia. He says he has worked with the organisation for more than ten years, the Lusaka Times reports.

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Alick Banda Case

Alick Banda is summoned, arrested and then released on bail in Zambia, while the charges draw political and religious reactions.

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  1. 16 OctZambian special forces bring former MP Jay Jay Banda back from Mozambique
  2. 14 OctArchbishop Alick Banda trial set for 3 November in Zambia
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