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burial dispute

Coverage of burial dispute in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 22 · 23:33 UTCMost recent: Jun 23 · 12:21 UTC
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Edgar Lunguperson2Zambian governmentorganization1Hakainde Hichilemaperson1South Africaplace1Supreme Court of Appealorganization1Government of Zambiaorganization1Zambiaplace1
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  • POLITICSJun 23 · 12:21 UTCWTOP DC
    A legal battle over a former Zambian president’s burial might be over

    South Africa's Supreme Court of Appeal ruled in favor of the family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, rejecting the Zambian government's claim to custody of his remains. The court decision overturned a previous order requiring the family to repatriate Lungu's body to Zambia, allowing him to be buried in South Africa as per his family's wishes.

  • POLITICSApr 22 · 23:33 UTCBBC WORLD
    Zambia's government takes possession of ex-president's body in repatriation row

    Zambia's government and the family of former president Edgar Lungu are in a dispute over the burial location of his remains. The controversy centers on repatriation and final resting place decisions.