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Amnesty International has called on Zambian authorities to immediately release a journalist arrested for social media posts. The journalist was detained over content shared online, which authorities deemed offensive or illegal. Amnesty International argues the arrest violates freedom of expression and urges the government to drop charges. The case highlights ongoing concerns about press freedom and digital rights in Zambia, where critics say authorities increasingly target journalists and activists for online speech. The organization demands the journalist's unconditional release and an end to harassment of media workers.
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Amnesty International has called on Zambian authorities to immediately release a journalist arrested in connection with social media posts.
The journalist was taken into custody over content shared on social media platforms, according to a report by Amnesty International. The organization has urged the government to respect freedom of expression and to drop all charges against the detained journalist.
Further details on the specific posts or the journalist's identity were not provided in the original report.
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Zambia: Authorities must free journalist arrested over social media posts