Event Summary
On 15 November 2025, individuals wearing United Party for National Development (UPND) party regalia allegedly attacked the Patriotic Front (PF) Secretariat in Lusaka, forcefully entering the building and damaging property. The UPND, the ruling party in Zambia, and the Patriotic Front (PF), the main opposition party and former ruling party, have been at the centre of heightened political tensions across the country. Videos circulating online captured the incident, prompting PF to report the matter to Lusaka Central Police and accuse ruling-party cadres of politically motivated aggression. In response, the UPND publicly condemned the attack and urged citizens and party supporters to desist from violence, stressing that its leadership did not sanction such actions. The Human Rights Commission (HRC) also issued a statement condemning the incident and calling for thorough investigations to ensure accountability. This episode underscores growing political polarization and raises concerns about the potential erosion of democratic norms and civic space in Zambia, as violence and intimidation threaten peaceful political engagement.