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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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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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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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