WIRE โ€” By Lovemore Lubinda Amnesty International says Zambias human rights record has deteriorated in the lead-up to the August 13, 2026 General Elections, warning of what it calls a return to authoritarian practices. In an 18-page briefing released this week, the rights group says civic space in Zambia has narrowed sharply. It points to growing limits The post Amnesty International warns of authoritarian regression in Zambia ahead of August 13 polls appeared first on The Maravi Post.

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