Dossier · Resolution on a topical subject
Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya
- Reference
- 2026/2876(RSP) Resolution on a topical subject
- Where it stands
- Parliament adopted the text on 17 September 2026. This is its final position on the matter.
- Stage
- Parliament’s position
More facts (3)
- Decisions in plenary
- 1
- Last vote
- 17 Sept 2026 · Adopted
- Versions
- 7 versions
Where it stands
The steps of this kind of dossier and how far it has come, from the procedure file.
- Tabled for plenary (done)
- Plenary vote (done) Adopted 17 September 2026
- Parliament’s position (done) Final
A resolution tabled by political groups, usually on an urgent matter or in reaction to a statement by the Commission or Council. Not binding.
People
Committees and members responsible for the dossier, as the procedure file names them. Groups as recorded there.
The procedure file names no committee or rapporteur for this dossier.
Decisions in plenary, 1
Every decision Parliament took on this dossier, newest first.
| Date | Decision | Kind | Effect | Final vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Sept 2026 | Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya | Resolutions | Adopted | 562 for, 1 against, 33 abstained by roll call |
Every roll-call vote on the dossier, in date and voting order, with each group's line at the date of the vote.
Each group's clear line at the date of the vote: a position with at least two thirds of the group's votes (at least 10 members voting), otherwise Divided; “< 10 voted” when fewer took part. Result: outcome, for–against–abstained (method).
- 17 Sept 2026 Final vote on the motion for a resolution
Adopted 562–1–33
- The Left
- For
- Greens
- For
- S&D
- For
- Renew
- For
- EPP
- For
- ECR
- For
- Patriots
- For
- ESN
- For
Versions, 7
The text of the dossier, version by version, newest first. Compare shows what changed between two consecutive versions.
Adopted by Parliament17 Sept 2026
Adopted text TA10-0311/2026 TA-10-2026-0311
Tabled for plenary16 Sept 2026
Joint motion RC-B10-0404/2026 RC-10-2026-0404
Tabled for plenary14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026 B-10-2026-0418
Tabled for plenary14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026 B-10-2026-0417
Tabled for plenary14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026 B-10-2026-0420
Tabled for plenary14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026 B-10-2026-0404
Tabled for plenary14 Sept 2026
Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026 B-10-2026-0416
AI: Each version in short Written by AI from the official text — check the source
- Adopted text TA10-0311/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns the killing of opposition member and former minister Mutotwe Kafwaya and the rise in political repression in Zambia since the 13 August 2026 elections.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026: Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya takes note of the 13 August 2026 election results and expresses serious concern about the killing of Mr Kafwaya during a security raid in Lusaka.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns the violent crackdown and police abuses around Zambia's 13 August general elections, in which President Hichilema was declared winner with 60.7 percent.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026: Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya condemns the killing and calls for an independent investigation.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026: Parliament's resolution condemns the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya and post-electoral repression in Zambia, and calls for investigations, releases and respect for rights.
- Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026: Parliament's resolution on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya condemns the killing and demands an independent investigation holding those with command responsibility accountable.
What changed, 1
Between consecutive versions, newest pair first. The overviews are written by AI from the two texts; the comparison shows every change.
Latest Tabled for plenary → Adopted by Parliament Joint motion RC-B10-0404/2026 → Adopted text TA10-0311/2026
No change of substance: the two versions differ only in presentation — cover page, numbering or the parts a report carries that the adopted text does not.
Timeline, 2
Every recorded step, newest first, grouped by stage; the latest stage is open.
Plenary stage 2 steps · 16 Sept 2026–17 Sept 2026
17 September 2026
Plenary vote
Sitting of 17 Sept 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026Adopted text TA10-0311/2026
16 September 2026
Debated in plenary
MEPs debated the text in the chamber ahead of the vote.
Sitting of 16 Sept 2026 Motion for a resolution B10-0404/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0416/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0418/2026Motion for a resolution B10-0420/2026
Connections
Texts, decisions, people and other dossiers related to this one.
Texts voted on
- Text MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya Motion for a resolution B10-0417/2026 17 Sept 2026
Sources & citation
Where the facts on this page come from, and how to cite it.
- Official source
- Data source
- Licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Retrieved
- 25 September 2026
Cite as
European Parliament (2026). “Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya”. Dossier, 17 September 2026. procId 2026-2876, reference 2026/2876(RSP). EU Parl Watch Research. https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2876 (retrieved 25 September 2026). Official source: Procedure file (Legislative Observatory, OEIL), https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026%2F2876(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record, https://data.europarl.europa.eu/api/v2/procedures/2026-2876 (CC BY 4.0).
BibTeX
@misc{epw-dossier-2026-2876,
author = {{European Parliament}},
title = {{Post-electoral repression in Zambia and the killing of Mutotwe Kafwaya}},
year = {2026},
date = {2026-09-17},
howpublished = {\url{https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2876}},
url = {https://news.eu-parl.st-solutions.dev/dossiers/2026-2876},
urldate = {2026-09-25},
publisher = {EU Parl Watch Research},
note = {Dossier. procId 2026-2876, reference 2026/2876(RSP). Official source: https://oeil.secure.europarl.europa.eu/oeil/en/procedure-file?reference=2026\%2F2876(RSP). Data: EP Open Data API: procedure record (CC BY 4.0)}
}