Terrence Mawawa

Zambia’s Information and Broadcasting Services Minister and Chief Government Spokesperson, Dora Siliya has said that the government of that country has denied asylum to Tendai Biti because
there is no threat to the lives of citizens in Zimbabwe.

Her remarks come at a time hundreds of opposition supporters are being harassed by government agents. Last week six civilians were shot by Zimbabwean troops, sparking international outcry.

Siliya also claimed there was stability in Zimbabwe and added the
elections had been described as free and fair by SADC.

However, she did not explain why the
Zambian government had defied a court order from its own High Court and handed over Biti to the Zimbabwean authorities

“Govt denied Tendai Biti asylum
because there is no breakdown of law and order in Zimbabwe. Citizens lives not under threat.SADC said elections were free and
fair,” wrote Siliya on Twitter.