Activist Demands clarity on detentions
Brebner Changala asks if Zambia is under a state of emergency due to continued detentions.
Civil rights activist Brebner Changala has asked the government to state clearly if Zambia is under a state of emergency. He said the ongoing detention of citizens without court appearances raises questions about constitutional rights.
Mr Changala appealed to the Human Rights Commission to investigate the detentions. He stated that the continued holding of individuals without trial is a violation of their fundamental freedoms.
The activist's demand comes amid concerns over the state of civil liberties in the country. The government has not yet responded to Mr Changala's questions regarding the detentions.
Why it mattersZambian citizens are affected by potential violations of their constitutional rights due to ongoing detentions.