
The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has won a legal battle regarding the handling of his remains, amidst an ongoing dispute with the Zambian government that has persisted for a year following his death. The case highlights the tensions between Lungu's family and state authorities over the appropriate arrangements for his body.
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