Aides of Zambia's main opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema had torture inflicted on their private parts after they were arrested with him on charges of treason, their lawyer Jack Mwiimbu has said in court.


Hichilema has been accused in court of plotting to overthrow President Edgar Lungu's government, his United Party for National Development.

Mr Hichilema was arrested last week after his convoy was accused of trying to obstruct the presidential motorcade while he and Mr Lungu were on their way to a traditional ceremony in western Zambia.

BBC