Zambian opposition leader charged with treason
Mundubile had previously gone into hiding at a United Nations building in Zambia's capital.
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile was charged with treason, his lawyer Milner Katolo confirmed amid heightened political tensions in the country. Mundubile was arrested after authorities raided a property linked to him, leading to the death of a former cabinet minister and the arrest of several other politicians. The opposition politician had contested the results of the recent presidential election, in which incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema secured a second term.
The authorities accused Mundubile's NRPUP party of planning an armed insurgency, a claim the party denied. Mundubile and his running mate, Makebi Zulu, are among 17 individuals charged with treason. The opposition leader expressed willingness to face the accusation in court.
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