On post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe

on behalf of The Left Group · Rapporteur: Martin Günther

✦ In short · AI summary of this text, generated 18 Sept 2026

Parliament's resolution condemns the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and post-electoral repression in Zambia, and calls for investigations, releases and respect for rights.¶¶¶ It asks the authorities to stop misusing criminal, security and treason laws and to guarantee access to courts and electoral remedies.¶ It calls on the EU's foreign policy chief, delegation and Commission to raise the violations and to ensure EU funds and cooperation do not legitimise authoritarian practices.¶

Key points

Parliament strongly condemns the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and calls for a prompt, independent, impartial, transparent and effective investigation and accountability.¶
It condemns repression against opposition members, journalists, activists and civil society and calls for an end to politically motivated arrests.¶
It calls for repressive legislation restricting civic freedoms to be repealed or amended.¶
It calls for the immediate release of George Chisanga and all persons arbitrarily detained solely for peacefully exercising their human rights.¶
It calls for due process and access to lawyers, families and medical care for all detainees.¶
It urges the authorities not to misuse criminal justice, national security and treason laws to silence political opponents.¶
It urges the authorities to guarantee effective access to courts and electoral remedies.¶
It calls on the VP/HR, the EU Delegation and the Commission to raise these violations at the highest political level.¶
It calls on them to ensure EU funds and strategic cooperation, including Global Gateway, the Lobito Corridor and critical-raw-materials partnerships, do not legitimise authoritarian practices or prioritise geopolitical and extractive interests over democracy, human rights and the rule of law.¶

Who is affected

Zambian authorities, who are asked to investigate the killing, release detainees and guarantee court access.¶¶¶
Opposition members, journalists, activists and civil society in Zambia, who face arrests and repression.¶
George Chisanga and other arbitrarily detained persons, for whom release and due process are demanded.¶
The VP/HR, EU Delegation and Commission, who are asked to raise the violations and review EU cooperation.¶

Figures and deadlines

13 August 2026: date of the general elections.¶
14 August: date Mutotwe Kafwaya was reportedly shot and killed.¶
five days: time before authorities confirmed his death.¶
at least 11 opposition members: number arrested in the operation.¶
24 August: date Zambia's highest courts were closed on the final day for filing an electoral petition.¶

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