Authoritarian practices eating away at human rights in Zambia: Escalating crackdown on human rights ahead of the 2026 general elections

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Systematic suppression of human rights and democratic participation in Zambia outweighs the report's advocacy impact. | The report by Amnesty International is a critical act of consciousness-raising and accountability, aligning with SDG 16 and UDHR principles. However, the documented regression in Zambia—marked by systemic suppression of fundamental freedoms—constitutes a severe violation of human rights and democratic norms, outweighing the positive impact of the report itself.