STATE House says the findings of the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the right to freedom of expression and opinion, Irene Khan, are that there was significant improvements in the country’s human rights landscape since the New Dawn administration assumed office. Clayson Hamasaka the Chief Communication Specialist said in a statement yesterday Ms Khan’s visit, the first by a UN special envoy on civil and political rights in eight years, marked an important turning point for Zambia as it prepared for its next general election. Mr Hamasaka said that Ms Khan told President Hichilema: “My overall observation is that there has been a significant political transition with the victory of the UPND and an end to a decade of rule that was marked with great human rights violations.” He said the Special Rapporteur praised the government’s openness to engaging with the international human rights system and addressing challenges constructively. Mr Hamasaka said during her visit, […]
Khan happy with human rights – State House By NATION REPORTER
