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Lungu Burial Ruling Sparks Debate Over Family Rights and State Interests
Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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The family of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu has won a legal battle in South Africa, securing the right to decide where he will be buried. The ruling has divided opinion in Zambia, with some supporting the family's wishes while others argue a former head of state should receive a state burial in his homeland. Political analyst Nelson Zulu says the decision has also reignited debate over how former presidents should be treated after leaving office.