Violence mars Zambia's election campaigns

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Lusaka - Violent clashes on Wednesday between ruling and opposition party supporters in Zambia marred the campaign on the eve of crucial parliamentary by-elections, police said.

The ruling party and opposition supporters traded blows and stones after accusing each other of trying to rig the vote ahead of Thursday's voting in four constituencies, police spokesperson Brenda Muntemba said.

Witnesses said some vehicles were smashed with stones while scores of people have sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital for treatment.

"We have not yet received the reports of how many people have been injured during the clashes," Muntemba said.

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