Riots erupt in tight Zambian election

  • 13 years ago
Stone-throwing mobs smashed cars and blocked roads during voting Tuesday in Zambia's capital, after opposition leader Michael Sata accused President Rupiah Banda's rival camp of rigging the ballot. The unrest erupted just a few hours after polls opened at 6:00 am (0400 GMT), but by mid-afternoon the streets were quiet and voting had resumed. Duration: 01:31

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