UN special rapporteur, Khan, to assess freedom of expression, safety of journalists in Zambia

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has announced a country visit to Zambia to assess issues related to freedom of opinion and expression, focusing on the legal framework and the safety of journalists, human rights defenders, and civil society actors.

According to a statement issued from Geneva on Saturday, the UN Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Opinion and Expression, Irene Khan, will arrive in Zambia on Monday, January 20, 2025, for an 11-day mission.

“During this time, the Special Rapporteur is expected to meet various actors, including officials from the Government, the National Assembly, the judiciary, independent institutions, the international community, the media, human rights defenders, academia, and civil society actors,” the statement said.

Khan will visit Lusaka, Livingstone, and Kitwe to gather insights. The mission will culminate in a press conference on January 31, 2025, in Lusaka, where she will share preliminary findings.

Her final report will be presented to the UN Human Rights Council in June 2025.

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