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Tonse Alliance acting Chairperson and Acting President of the Patriotic Front (PF), Given Lubinda has presented a report to the Human Rights Commission highlighting the concerning conditions and plight of former minister, Chishimba Kambwili, who is currently detained at Lusaka Central Prison following his conviction.
Lubinda, who led a delegation of Tonse Alliance and PF members to the Commission on Friday, expressed deep concern over Kambwili’s health, describing it as “not so good” and noting that he was being held in conditions that fall short of basic health and human rights standards.
“Even people in prison have rights that must be respected. Kambwili’s treatment raises broader questions about respect for human rights within the country’s correctional system,” he said.
Lubinda underscored the Tonse Alliance and PF’s commitment to monitoring human rights across Zambia, adding that the delegation would continue advocating for accountability and adherence to both national and international human rights standards.
The delegation included UBZ Party President, Apostle Hector Soondo, Zambia Republican Party (ZRP) President Wright Musoma, All People’s Congress (APC) leader, Nason Msoni, PF Central Committee member Dr. Frank Ng’ambi, and other key PF members.
The Tonse Alliance and PF delegation’s engagement with the Commission comes amid growing public concern over conditions in Zambian prisons, particularly regarding the treatment of high-profile inmates and those with health challenges.
The team highlighted the need for transparency, humane treatment, and adherence to human rights standards for all detainees.
Lubinda concluded by urging the Human Rights Commission to take swift and concrete action to ensure that prisoners’ rights are protected, reaffirming the delegation’s commitment to advocating for justice and accountability across Zambia’s correctional system.
The commission resolved to meet Lubinda and the delegation next week on Monday for further decision on the national state of Human Rights.
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