Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arrested Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo

Responding to the arrest of Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo in Lusaka, Amnesty International’s Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said:

“Zambian authorities must immediately and unconditionally release journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo and stop targeting him simply for doing his job.

Journalism is not a crime. In fact, Zambia’s Constitution guarantees the right to freedom of expression and media freedom.Vongai Chikwanda, Amnesty International Deputy Regional…