SOME opposition political parties have challenged the police to produce evidence indicating that they are allowed to hold rallies. On Monday, Police Spokesperson Ray Hamoonga said opposition parties were allowed to hold rallies but that they opted to postpone them. Commenting on the remarks in an interview, Tuesday, PF deputy Secretary General Brenda Nyirenda said opposition parties had resorted to holding meetings behind closed doors due to the police’s refusal to allow them to hold rallies. “If we were allowed, would we just be sitting? If we were given permission, we would go ahead. What would be so hard for us to hold a rally? It’s because they are trying to gag the opposition, but I’m happy that the people...

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