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Zambia Election Vote Counting Resumes After Violence-Induced Pause
Zambia's electoral commission temporarily halted the nationwide vote count on Friday, citing violence and the theft of marked ballot papers before resuming operations.
Vote counting in Zambia's national election has resumed following a temporary suspension by the country's electoral commission. The pause in operations was initiated due to reported incidents of violence and alleged attacks targeting polling personnel across various locations.
The electoral body had announced on Friday that it was halting the nationwide tallying process. In an official statement, the commission detailed that the disruptions had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers," underscoring the severity of the challenges faced during the electoral process.
The decision to suspend counting was a direct response to these violent episodes, which reportedly included assaults on staff responsible for overseeing the polling stations and managing the ballot collection. The commission emphasised that maintaining the integrity of the vote and ensuring the safety of its personnel were paramount.
Following the necessary measures to address the security concerns and assess the impact of the reported incidents, the electoral commission has now given the directive for the counting of votes to recommence. This move aims to ensure the completion of the electoral process and the eventual declaration of results, despite the earlier disruptions caused by the violence.
The resumption of counting signifies a step towards concluding the election, which has seen periods of tension. Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation closely as the final tallies are compiled and verified.
Reporting by the The Indian Morning Post Editorial Desk.
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