AMNESTY International and Chapter One Foundation have called on the government to immediately end “the escalating crackdown of civic space and repression of human rights”. The organisations have also called on Zambian authorities to thoroughly and impartially investigate the abduction of Petauke Central Independent member of parliament Emmanuel Jay Banda. In a statement, Monday, the organisations noted that President Hakainde Hichilema committed to upholding human rights such as the freedom of expression and assembly when he assumed office, which raised hopes for many. “Zambian authorities must immediately end the escalating crackdown on civic space and repression of human rights including the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly and attacks against the opposition political parties and journalists. On...