Ex-Zambian minister killed in security raid on opposition
Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
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"total fabrications"
— Brian Mundubile , Politician
"had had no information of his whereabouts after he had been shot during the raid"
— Brian Mundubile , Politician
Key People
Brian Mundubile is the main challenger to Hakainde Hichilema in the Zambian presidential election.
Hakainde Hichilema is the current President of Zambia and was previously the opposition leader.
Mutotwe Kafwaya is a former minister in Zambia.
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Police confirm Mutotwe Kafwaya's death after growing demands for information about his whereabouts.
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