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  "id": 1450771,
  "title": "Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T08:03:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
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    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zambian security forces have arrested 11 individuals, including prominent opposition figures, in connection with an alleged insurrection plot following the recent presidential election, according to the government. The leading opposition candidate, Brian Mundubile, was among those detained, describing the raid as an \"attempt on my life\" and stating that colleagues were shot during the operation. Mundubile claimed victory in the election, alleging widespread voting irregularities, while the authorities deny these claims. The suspects are accused of possessing high-grade military weapons and being linked to military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal training camps. They are currently held in custody at various Lusaka police stations.",
  "summary": "Security forces in Zambia have seized weapons and arrested 11 people, including senior opposition figures, allegedly involved in an insurrection plot, the government has said. The leading opposition candidate in last Thursday’s presidential election, Brian Mundubile, was also found at the scene of the raid in the capital, Lusaka, according to the country’s top civil […] The post Top Zambian…",
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        "outlet": "BBC World",
        "title": "Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote-1459249",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:01:06.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote-1454282",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:04:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote-1458272",
        "published": "2026-08-17T09:29:11.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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