THE United Nations (UN) in Zambia has strongly condemned the recent killing of two political party supporters in Kanyama, Lusaka, as well as other incidents of political violence reported in the country in the run-up to general elections due on 12 August.In a statement by United Nations Information Centre (UNIC), national information officer Mark Maseko, United Nations has condemned political violence in Zambia.The UN has cautioned that the ongoing violence can pose a threat to the conduct of credible and peaceful elections and undermine core democratic values enshrined in the Constitution of Zambia.“There is no justification to indulge in violence, kill or harm another person or destroy property to settle political differences in a multiparty democracy. Let us not forget that a democracy is a system of Government providing a framework for organized and continuous dialogue to resolve differences,” said UN Resident Coordinator in Zambia, Dr. Coumba Mar Gadio. “The UN calls on all Zambian political […]
UN CONDEMNS UPND KANYAMA KILLING OF PF MEMBERS
