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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>The recent violence on Youth Day in Kitwe, where UPND supporters attacked PF youths, has been condemned by Fred M\u2019membe, the President of the Socialist Party. In his statement, M\u2019membe emphasized that violence has no place in politics and should never be deployed as a political strategy or tactic.<\/p>\n

M\u2019membe stated, \u201cThe violence of the UPND against PF youths on Youth Day in Kitwe is barbarism that should not be tolerated by us all. It is important that the UPND, as the governing party, lead in condemning and punishing those behind the violence. We must remember that in a multiparty political dispensation, violence should never be used as a political strategy or tactic.\u201d<\/p>\n

M\u2019membe also criticized the police for failing to make any arrests, stating that if the violence had been perpetrated by the PF against the UPND, arrests would have already been made. \u201cThis is what happens when you have a police force that is led by officers who are predominantly from one region of our country and are supporters or sympathizers of the ruling party,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

He further warned that the UPND\u2019s violent behavior could worsen as its political support diminishes, and that Zambians generally do not approve of violence. \u201cIn a multiparty political dispensation, we must respect the views and rights of others and tolerate differences. Violence should never be used as a political strategy or tactic,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

M\u2019membe\u2019s statement serves as a timely reminder to all political parties that violence has no place in a democratic system. He urged all parties to refrain from using violent methods to achieve their objectives and instead to respect the views and rights of others while adhering to the law.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn a democratic system, there will always be differences of opinion and political affiliations. However, we must remember that we are all Zambians, and we must learn to tolerate and respect each other. Violence only leads to destruction and chaos, and it is never a solution,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. The recent violence on Youth Day in Kitwe, where UPND supporters attacked PF youths, has been condemned by Fred M\u2019membe, the President of the Socialist Party. In his statement, M\u2019membe emphasized that violence has no place in politics and should never be deployed as a political strategy or tactic. 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