Supporters of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema have attacked journalists they accuse of giving the ruling party negative publicity. | CdeLENIN
According to the Committee to Protect Journalists , there were two separate attacks on journalists on 8 April.
The journalists had earlier recorded a standoff between an estimated 40 UPND and Socialist Party members. This was after allegations that a Socialist Party leader had shot a UPND member. Angela Quintal, CPJ’s Africa programme coordinator, challenged authorities to investigate the matters, especially after Hichilema publicly spoke about media and press freedom.Politically motivated violence against journalists in Zambia is a serious concern, and United Party for National Development leaders must condemn the recent attacks on three members of the press by the party’s supporters. Authorities must thoroughly investigate these attacks.
"On our part as Zambia, we are committed to ensuring a free media, protecting freedom of assembly and association, as well as ensuring an independent electoral commission," he said.
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