Zambia: UN Special Envoy in Zambia to Assess Freedom of Expression

Lusaka, Zambia — A United Nations special rapporteur is on a 10-day visit to Zambia to assess accusations that the government is stifling dissent.

According to the U.N., Irene Khan will also focus on Zambia’s legal and policy framework and the safety of journalists, activists and human rights defenders in the country.

Upon her arrival in Lusaka on Friday, the special rapporteur on freedom of expression and opinion told journalists that her visit to Zambia will give her the chance to hear from…