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During the One party rule of [[Kenneth Kaunda]], [[Zambia]] saw a decline in the economy creating disappointment among the people. Several strikes hit the country in 1981. The government responded by arresting several trade union leaders, among them [[Frederick Chiluba]]. In 1986 and 1987 protests arose again in [[Lusaka]] and the [[Copperbelt]]. These were followed by riots over rising food prices on 30 June 1990, in which at least 30 people were killed. Few days later,  [[Mwamba Luchembe|Lieutenant Christopher Mwamba Luchembe]] of the [[Zambia Army]] attempted to a [[Mwamba Luchembe|coup d'état]] to rid the Kaunda government. In the early hours of 1 July 1990, Luchembe announced a hostile takeover on state owned radio at the [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation]] (ZNBC). The attempt failed and the situation was curbed within three hours by the government, leading to the arrest of Luchembe.
During the One party rule of [[Kenneth Kaunda]], [[Zambia]] saw a decline in the economy creating disappointment among the people. Several strikes hit the country in 1981. The government responded by arresting several trade union leaders, among them [[Frederick Chiluba]]. In 1986 and 1987 protests arose again in [[Lusaka]] and the [[Copperbelt]].  
 
==1990 food riots==
In June 1990, a three-day unrest began after the government more than doubled the price of mealie meal, Zambia's staple food, as part of an economic reform program.<ref>[http://articles.latimes.com/1990-06-28/news/mn-1033_1_food-rioting WORLD IN BRIEF : ZAMBIA : 23 Dead in 3 Days of Food Rioting], LA Times, 28 June 1990</ref> About 27 people were killed and more than 100 wounded. Few days later,  [[Mwamba Luchembe|Lieutenant Christopher Mwamba Luchembe]] of the [[Zambia Army]] attempted a [[Mwamba Luchembe|coup d'état]] to rid the Kaunda government. In the early hours of 1 July 1990, Luchembe announced a hostile takeover on state owned radio at the [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation]] (ZNBC). The attempt failed and the situation was curbed within three hours by government forces, leading to the arrest and prosecution of Luchembe.
 
==Birth of a multi-party democracy==
These extensive protests made Kaunda realise the need for reform. He promised a referendum on multiparty democracy, and lifted the ban on political parties. This resulted in the quick formation of eleven new parties. Among these [[Movement for Multi-party Democracy]] (MMD), led by former union leader [[Frederick Chiluba]], was the most important. After pressure for the new parties the referendum was canceled in favour of direct multiparty election.
 
==See also==
*[[History of Zambia]]
*[[Kenneth Kaunda]]
*[[Frederick Chiluba]]
*[[Mwamba Luchembe]]
 
==References==
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[[Category:1990 in Zambia]]
[[Category:1981 in Zambia]]
[[Category:1986 in Zambia]]
[[Category:1987 in Zambia]]
[[Category:Riots in Zambia]]
[[Category:National crises]]
[[Category:History of Zambia]]

Latest revision as of 05:11, 22 January 2018

During the One party rule of Kenneth Kaunda, Zambia saw a decline in the economy creating disappointment among the people. Several strikes hit the country in 1981. The government responded by arresting several trade union leaders, among them Frederick Chiluba. In 1986 and 1987 protests arose again in Lusaka and the Copperbelt.

1990 food riots

In June 1990, a three-day unrest began after the government more than doubled the price of mealie meal, Zambia's staple food, as part of an economic reform program.[1] About 27 people were killed and more than 100 wounded. Few days later, Lieutenant Christopher Mwamba Luchembe of the Zambia Army attempted a coup d'état to rid the Kaunda government. In the early hours of 1 July 1990, Luchembe announced a hostile takeover on state owned radio at the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation (ZNBC). The attempt failed and the situation was curbed within three hours by government forces, leading to the arrest and prosecution of Luchembe.

Birth of a multi-party democracy

These extensive protests made Kaunda realise the need for reform. He promised a referendum on multiparty democracy, and lifted the ban on political parties. This resulted in the quick formation of eleven new parties. Among these Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD), led by former union leader Frederick Chiluba, was the most important. After pressure for the new parties the referendum was canceled in favour of direct multiparty election.

See also

References

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