I would like to share my thoughts on the recent statement by Irene Khan, the UN rapporteur, regarding Zambia’s human rights record in which she has said and I quote:
“There has been a significant political transition with the victory of the united party for national development, and an end to a decade long rule which was marked with human rights violation”
Her acknowledgment that our country has made significant progress in enhancing human rights, particularly in comparison to the previous decade, resonates with my earlier position in which we argued that any analysis of Zambias current status in respect of the Human Rights of its citizens cannot be complete if we do not run a comparative with where we are coming from and that that is how civilized societies benchmark themselves against both history and best practice.
As I have emphasized, it is crucial to evaluate our current human rights situation in relation to our past experiences. The UN rapporteur’s statement today therefore vindicates my position, highlighting the notable strides we’ve taken towards promoting freedom of expression, assembly, and association.
However, we mustn’t become complacent. There’s still much work to be done to address the lingering challenges and ensure that our democracy continues to thrive.
I urge the government to remain committed to upholding human rights and the rule of law and to continue to strive to do much better.
Let’s continue working together towards a better Zambia for all.
By Dr.Nevers Mumba
Fair comment Bo Mumba. But the report also indicates some risk of things unraveling, especially in the run up to the next election!
R U sugestng that the “risk” is certain?
And if so, you do not agree that previous administration under the Endemicly Corrupt Leader was worst in the history of the Republic?
You’re correct Dr. Mumba. Only those who oppressed us and therefore guilty, like Mumbi Phiri, Munya Zulu, EM to mention but a few, were excited about the UN rapporteur’s coming. They were thinking that the rapporteur will help them to bury their dirty past. Alas, it wasn’t to be
We’ve told them and we will still tell them that the damage you did to your own country is unprecedented. It will remain the worst in the history of this country
We can forgive but we can’t forget
Vote wisely vote for HH7 in 2026/31
The actual report says different. You cannot expect this lady to censure the president….we call this diplomacy. Instead of depending on what Nevas Mumba is saying try to make an effort to access the actual report and you will see the contrast.
Just accept she is totally convinced that our beloved Zambia was once taken over by junkies
Contrarily, Zambia was convicted and impaled.
She did not vindicate UPND from such: Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act; Public Order Act; and the Sedition law.
Ms. Khan did not come here to talk about past governments like PF or compare their governance approach. She was so diplomatic in her findings that Mr. Mumba our former diplomat has failed to decipher the report.