CHIEF Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa says there is an exaggeration regarding the alleged abuse of human rights, arguing that the PF just wants to create a state of fear in the minds of security agencies. And Mweetwa says former president Edgar Lungu’s call for the international community to take interest in the alleged abuse of human rights in Zambia is welcome because the UPND is a transparent government. In a Facebook post, last Wednesday, Lungu called on the international community and African embassies to take cognisance of the rising abuses under President Hakainde Hichilema’s government. Lungu further stated that President Hichilema should match his words with action and allow wrongdoers to be arrested after investigations had been concluded. Commenting on...

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