Zambia election violence President deploys army ahead of polls

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Zambia has deployed soldiers to contain political violence which has broken out ahead of Thursday's general elections. • Several people have been killed in recent weeks. • There are 16 presidential candidates - but the main contenders are the incumbent - President Edgar Lungu and opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema – a businessman who has already made several unsuccessful presidential runs. • Five years ago Lungu narrowly defeated Hichilema. • The opposition alleged vote rigging and there was unrest. • Many here worry that history will repeat itself. • Al Jazeera's Haru Mutasa spoke to some of the victims' families, in Lusaka, Zambia. • • Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe • Follow us on Twitter: / ajenglish • Find us on Facebook: / aljazeera • Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ • • #Zambia #ZambiaElection #AljazeeraEnglish

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