THE Human Rights Commission says 90 percent of the cases they investigated in 2024 involved police misconduct such as prolonged detention of suspects. And President Hakainde Hichilema says there’s no special grouping of individuals that’s exclusively entitled to human rights. Meanwhile, UN Resident Coordinator Beatrice Muthali says Zambia has enjoyed considerable peace and remains a marvel for the continent in fostering social and tribal cohesion. Speaking during the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day, Tuesday, HRC chairperson Dr Pamela Sambo said the prolonged detention of criminal suspects had persisted. “I would be failing in my duties if I did not mention one of the continuing pain-points for the Commission – the prolonged detention of criminal suspects by the Zambia...

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