Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

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Zambia Halts Presidential Election Vote Count Over Violence and Fraud Allegations

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Zambia halted the presidential election vote count due to violence and fraud allegations as poll workers were attacked and ballots stolen. Both leading candidates claimed ahead in the results amidst escalating tensions.

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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