Elections in Question: The Thin Line Between Democracy and Repression Zambia's elections have long been a test of democracy on the continent, but this year's vote has been marred by allegations of irregularities, intimidation, and even "militia" arrests that raise more questions than answers about the state of Zambia's democratic institutions.
The government claims to have arrested 11 people, including six opposition figures, in a raid against "militia activity.
" The details are shrouded in mystery, and the charges seem deliberately vague, designed to reassure rather than inform.