Zambia Wins Right to Bury Ex-President Lungu
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A South African court ruled that Zambia can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu for a state funeral, despite his family's wish for a private burial in South Africa. The family, visibly distraught, plans to appeal. The Zambian government argued Lungu "belongs to the nation", while the family cited a pre-existing feud with the current president and Lungu's desire for a private ceremony. The ruling allows Zambia to proceed with repatriation, though the body remains in South Africa pending the appeal.
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