Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Zambia high court: Opposition party, MMD, will not be dissolved over unpaid fees

A High Court in Zambia on Tuesday overturned the dissolution of the former ruling party over unpaid fees, arguing the move had been excessive and against the country's general interest.

The Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD), whose 20-year rule came to an end in September, was dissolved by the chief registrar of societies in March for owing 390 million kwacha (US$75,876) in registration fees dating back to 1993.

It also faced being stripped of its parliamentary seats.

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