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Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya

A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.

Where it stands: Parliament adopted the text on 17 September 2026. This is its final position on the matter.

  1. ✓ Tabled for plenary
  2. ✓ Plenary vote Adopted 17 September 2026
  3. ✓ Parliament’s position Final
How a file moves through Parliament

A file is referred to one lead committee (others may give an opinion). Its rapporteur writes a draft report, committee members table amendments, and the committee votes to adopt the report. The report is then tabled for all MEPs; political groups can table further amendments, which are voted on before the final vote in plenary. The adopted resolution is Parliament’s final position; it is not itself law.

The text, version by version

Adopted by Parliament · latest Adopted text TA10-0311/2026 17 September 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the killing of opposition member and former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya and the rise in political repression in Zambia since the 13 August 2026 elections.⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Joint motion RC-B10-0404/2026 16 September 2026 ⇄ what changed Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026 14 September 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya takes note of the 13 August 2026 election results and expresses serious concern about the killing of Mr Kafwaya during a security raid in Lusaka.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026 14 September 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution condemns the violent crackdown and police abuses around Zambia's 13 August general elections, in which President Hichilema was declared winner with 60.7 percent.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026 14 September 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya condemns the killing and calls for an independent investigation.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026 14 September 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.← Tabled for plenary Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026 14 September 2026 ✦ Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya condemns the killing and demands an independent investigation holding those with command responsibility accountable.

Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament: No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not. see the changes →

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Timeline

  1. Plenary stage
  2. Adopted Adopted by an overwhelming majority
    For 562 Against 1 Abstained 33

    Final vote on the motion for a resolution at 13:14 · 94% of votes cast in favour · every MEP’s position →

    How the vote unfolded · 6 ballots

    adopted rejected lapsed square = amendment circle = part of the text decisive vote Solid = roll call (click for every MEP’s vote); faded = no individual positions

    Show all 6 ballots in voting order
    1. Final vote on the motion for a resolution 13:14 RC-B10-0404/2026 – Motion for a resolution
    Adopted
    2. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    3. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    4. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    5. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026
    — no individual positions recorded
    6. Alternative motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026
    — no individual positions recorded