China Accused of Halting Human Rights Conference in Zambia
Organizers of a planned digital human rights conference in Zambia allege that China intervened, leading to the cancellation of what was intended to be the world's largest event of its kind.
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Organizers of a canceled human rights conference in Zambia say China intervened
Zambia was due to host Rights Con, the world's biggest digital rights gathering, this week -- but abruptly canceled the event. Organizers blame Chinese pressure for the decision.
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