#KeepItOn: Government of Zambia must uphold human rights and ensure unrestricted internet access throughout the upcoming elections
- Occurred
- Aug 5, 2026
- Published
- Aug 5, 2026
- Source
- Access Now
Summary
We, the undersigned organizations and members of the #KeepItOn coalition — a global network of over 370 organizations from 106 countries working to end internet shutdowns — appeal to you, President Hakainde Hichilema, to ensure that people in Zambia have unfettered access to the internet, digital platforms, and all other communication channels throughout the upcoming elections on August 13, 2026. The post #KeepItOn: Government of Zambia must uphold human rights and ensure unrestricted internet access throughout the upcoming elections appeared first on Access Now.
Tags
- #KeepItOn
Classification
Rationale: Advocacy for internet access during elections fits accessibility/digital divide category with medium severity due to human rights implications.
Classifier: Qwen/Qwen3.5-35B-A3B-FP8