US EditionZambian Government Tries to Stop a Former President's Funeral Taking Place in South Africa
- A South African court blocked the burial of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu in Johannesburg due to disputes over funeral arrangements.
- Edgar Lungu, who was President from 2015 to 2021, died in South Africa on June 5 while receiving medical treatment.
- The Zambian government insists that Lungu's body should be repatriated for a state funeral, citing that all former presidents have been buried in Lusaka.
- A prayer service was held instead of the scheduled burial, reflecting the family's concerns about the dignified treatment Lungu would receive.
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South African court halts burial of Zambia's ex-president Lungu
JOHANNESBURG - A South African court prevented Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu from being buried in Johannesburg just before the ceremony was due to be held on Wednesday, following weeks of feuding between his family and the Zambian government. Read more at straitstimes.com.
South African court halts burial of Zambia’s ex-president Edgar Lungu
The standoff has sparked political tensions, as Lungu and current President Hakainde Hichilema were long-time rivals. The family says it wants to avoid political drama, while Zambia argues that protocol and national dignity must prevail.
South African court halts burial of Zambian ex-president MID-ceremony
A South African judge halted the burial of former Zambian president Edgar Lungu while the funeral service was underway, in an escalation of a standoff between his family and the government. Lungu, who died on June 5 while seeking medical care in South Africa, was a rival of President Hakainde Hichilema, who wanted to lead a state funeral for his predecessor in Zambia. Lungu’s family opposed the plans and blocked his body from being repatriated, …
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