# Zambia's election marred by irregularities and 'militia' arrests

https://mins.news/en/item/24921

- DW, 2026-08-18 09:11 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/zambia-s-election-marred-by-irregularities-and-militia-arrests/a-78400154?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Zambia's government says police arrested 11 people, including six opposition figures, in a raid targeting alleged militia activity, accusing them of possessing weapons and ammunition for an armed insurrection. The opposition rejects the claims and says armed personnel raided candidate Brian Mundubile's home. A pause in vote counting over violence and alleged ballot theft has fueled wider concerns about intimidation and electoral interference.

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