BREAKING!! SOUTH AFRICA SAYS IT WILL HAND OVER LUNGU’S REMAINS TO ZAMBIA IF FORMALLY REQUESTED

 BREAKING!! SOUTH AFRICA SAYS IT WILL HAND OVER LUNGU’S REMAINS TO ZAMBIA IF FORMALLY REQUESTED



In a major development, the Government of South Africa has indicated that it is obligated under international law to surrender the remains of Zambia’s former Commander-in-Chief, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, to the Zambian Government—if a formal request is made.


This comes amid growing public debate and tensions surrounding the late president’s repatriation and burial arrangements, with some members of his family suggesting the possibility of burying him in South Africa if their preferences are not respected.


However, the South African Government has now clarified that, under international diplomatic protocols and repatriation laws, it must comply with the wishes of the sitting government of the deceased’s home country in matters involving former Heads of State.


This revelation is expected to intensify discussions between the Zambian Government and the Lungu family, as the country continues to mourn its sixth Republican President. The state is expected to take full charge of the burial, in line with national laws and the precedent set for other former presidents.


Further updates on the formal repatriation and funeral programme are expected to be released soon.


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  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM

    International
    Law does not supersede the wishes of the family and as such the application of diplomatic protocols must be in line with the wishes of the family

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  2. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM

    The Late President was a father, grandfather, husband, brother, uncle before he became President. The wishes of family are paramount and should be considered before anything else.

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    1. AnonymousJune 13, 2025 at 1:01 AM

      The family is not a political party. In African culture and tradition the family of the deceased are blood family members. Even if they were extended they will be wuthin the blood line

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  3. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 3:22 PM

    First the government negotiates with the family and if the remains hard to negotiate with,then that's when other options could be considered...for now let the continue being soft with the family...I repeat for now.

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  4. AnonymousJune 11, 2025 at 11:40 PM

    When someone or somebody loose their beloved ones, in most cases they are devastated and they could say anything, so we need to be soft in words not harsh words. thank u

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