# Observers say Zambia election marred by intimidation and violence reports

https://mins.news/en/item/23294

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-16 03:39 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/16/observers-say-zambias-election-marred-by-reports-of-intimidation-violence?traffic_source=rss

> International observers have raised concerns about alleged intimidation, abductions and violence during Zambia’s presidential election. Counting was suspended for several hours after reports of attacks on polling staff and stolen ballot papers, then resumed when officials said the security threat had been contained. The opposition warned the pause could enable result manipulation, while the ruling party rejected the allegation.

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