Zambia elections: Courts sealed as election petition deadline looms
- Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches.
- An unusual police presence has been reported at some courts, which have been taped off to prevent access.
- Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile said he would challenge the election result, citing irregularities, after coming second with a 38% share of the vote.
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- Court premises in the Zambian capital, Lusaka, and elsewhere have been shut as the deadline for filing a petition against the outcome of the recent presidential election approaches.
- An unusual police presence has been reported at some courts, which have been taped off to prevent access.
- Opposition candidate Brian Mundubile said he would challenge the election result, citing irregularities, after coming second with a 38% share of the vote.
Sources: BBC News