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  "id": 1454282,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-17T09:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
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    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/top-zambian-opposition-figures-arrested-days-after-presidential-vote/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Zambian authorities have arrested 11 individuals, including senior opposition figures, in connection to an alleged insurrection plot following last Thursday's presidential election, according to officials. The leading challenger, Brian Mundubile, was present at the scene of the raid in the capital, Lusaka, and claimed the operation was an \"attempt on my life\" with \"colleagues shot\" in his presence. Despite early results favoring incumbent Hakainde Hichilema, Mundubile had previously claimed victory and alleged widespread voting irregularities. The government denies these accusations and maintains the election was largely peaceful, though they raised concerns over late reforms, media freedom, and access. The arrested men were linked to \"military plans involving foreign nationals and illegal training camps,\" and reportedly held \"high-grade weapons\" ready for an armed rebellion. Law enforcement officers were fired upon during the raid, leading to a police exchange. Among the detained were Mundubile's husband, Patrick Mwansa, and other politicians. The suspects remain in custody.",
  "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.",
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        "title": "Top Zambian opposition figures arrested days after presidential vote",
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