Zambian Court Adjourns Hearing for Ex-President
Jailed former President Kenneth D. Kaunda appeared before Zambia’s High Court on Monday, but the hearing was adjourned after his lawyers sought more time to review government documents against him.
Outside, supporters sang and waved banners behind a police cordon, demanding the release of Kaunda, who leads the nation’s largest opposition coalition.
Kaunda, 73, was arrested Christmas Day on suspicion of involvement in a failed Oct. 28 coup attempt. He has denied participation in the putsch and has not been formally charged.
Judge James Mutale adjourned the ex-president’s hearing until Friday. Kaunda’s lawyers wanted to study a statement on the arrest presented to the court Monday by Sam Chisulo, the solicitor general.
The U.S., Britain, South Africa and the Organization of African Unity have called for Kaunda’s immediate trial or release.
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