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2018 Kanyama riots
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Date12 January 2018 (2018-01-12)
LocationKanyama, Lusaka
Caused byRegulations imposed to control the spread of a cholera epidemic in Lusaka.
GoalsTraders chanting we want change.
MethodsRioting
StatusEnded
Parties to the civil conflict
Rioters
Casualties
Injuries62
Arrested55
Charged33

The 2018 Kanyama riot took place on 12 January 2018 after regulations imposed to control the spread of a cholera epidemic in Lusaka. The traders complained that they were not warned and were surprised to see armed officers who told them to vacate the trading place.

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