Zambia: Information on the current status of the United Progressive Party (UPP) and problems faced by members and/or former members
| Publisher | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada |
| Author | Research Directorate, Immigration and Refugee Board, Canada |
| Publication Date | 1 December 1993 |
| Citation / Document Symbol | ZMB15956.E |
| Cite as | Canada: Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Zambia: Information on the current status of the United Progressive Party (UPP) and problems faced by members and/or former members, 1 December 1993, ZMB15956.E, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/3ae6ab9c0.html [accessed 30 May 2023] |
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The United Progressive Party (UPP) was the official opposition party until it was outlawed and several opposition politicians were detained. Former President Kaunda reportedly banned it after declaring Zambia a one-party state (Inter Press Service 14 July 1993). The UPP leader, Davis Mwaba told a commission of enquiry into human rights violations about the existence of torture chambers in Zambia, and claimed he was subjected to physical and mental torture when he was detained by Kaunda's government in 1974. Mwasa alleges that the present government still maintains the torture chambers (ibid.).
This response was prepared after researching publicly accessible information currently available to the DIRB within time constraints. This response is not, and does not purport to be, conclusive as to the merit of any particular claim to refugee status or asylum.
Reference
Inter Press Service. 14 July 1993. "Zambia: Commission of Enquiry Hears of Torture by State Agents." (NEXIS)
Attachment
Inter Press Service. 14 July 1993. "Zambia: Commission of Enquiry Hears of Torture by State Agents." (NEXIS)
