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Zambia Halts Presidential Vote Count Amid Violence and Fraud Allegations

Zambia's Electoral Commission suspended counting of votes from Thursday's presidential and parliamentary elections after reports of attacks on poll workers and stolen ballots. Both leading presidential candidates claimed to be ahead as the count was halted on Friday.

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The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.

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Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

The electoral commission for the southern African nation said poll workers had been attacked and ballots had been stolen as both top candidates claimed leads.

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Zambia suspends vote count due to violence after presidential poll

The Electoral Commission of Zambia on Friday suspended vote counting the day after presidential and parliamentary elections due to reports of ballot paper theft and violence against officials.

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