HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CONDEMNS HARASSMENT OF PATRIOTIC FRONT ACTING PRESIDENT, MR. GIVEN LUBINDA

Описание: The Human Rights Commission expresses deep concern over the rising incidents of political violence and strongly condemns the recent harassment of Patriotic Front Acting President, Mr. Given Lubinda, in Kabwe, Central Province. The incident occurred on 19 November 2025 at around 12:00 hours at 3 Seasons Lodge in Kabwe.
The mistreatment and dragging of Mr. Lubinda by unruly youths is dehumanizing, degrading, and a clear violation of his rights to personal security and privacy. The Commission reiterates its call on the Zambia Police Service to urgently arrest the masterminds and perpetrators of this violent act, many of whom are visibly identifiable in the circulating video of the incident.
The Commission is further alarmed by the growing pattern of political hooliganism and violence witnessed in recent days, including the stoning of a Presidential team in Chingola, the assault of individuals and destruction of property at the Patriotic Front Secretariat in Lusaka, and now, the harassment of Mr. Lubinda.
The Commission urges all stakeholders to uphold the rule of law and guarantee the protection of fundamental human rights for all individuals, irrespective of their political affiliation.