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FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE FRANCIS MWALE ABDUCTED BY STATE AGENCIES

August 12, 2026 zambianstreets

FORMER DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL OF INTELLIGENCE FRANCIS MWALE ABDUCTED BY STATE AGENCIES The immediate past Deputy Director General of the Zambia Security Intelligence Services (ZSIS), Francis Mwale, was abducted last night in an operation conducted by ZSIS operative Bond Kayelu, who previously served as Mwale’s personal assistant when Mwale was the organisation’s second-highest-ranking official. Mwale

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HICHILEMA BELIEVES SO MUCH IN SATANISM AND HIS BEHIND ALL RITUAL KILLINGS AND ABDUCTIONS — DR KATELE KALUMBA HAS CHARGE

August 12, 2026 zambianstreets

HICHILEMA BELIEVES SO MUCH IN SATANISM AND HIS BEHIND ALL RITUAL KILLINGS AND ABDUCTIONS — DR KATELE KALUMBA HAS CHARGE I’m a striking development, former Finance Minister Dr. Kateri Kalumba has launched a scathing critique of President Hakainde Hichilema, accusing him of presiding over a wave of abductions, killings, and assassinations in the country. “Hakainde

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MUNDUBILE DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER ALLEGED DETENTION OF OPPOSITION FIGURES AHEAD OF POLLS

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

IN STATEMENT – MUNDUBILE DEMANDS ANSWERS OVER ALLEGED DETENTION OF OPPOSITION FIGURES AHEAD OF POLLS Lusaka, Tuesday, August 11, 2026 – National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has demanded that the Zambia Police Service immediately disclose the whereabouts and legal status of three senior political figures who he says

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HOW HAKAINDE HICHILEMA BECAME UPND’S UNEXPECTED LEADER

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

By Given Mutinta HOW HAKAINDE HICHILEMA BECAME UPND’S UNEXPECTED LEADER In the annals of Zambian political history, the 2006 succession of the United Party for National Development (UPND) remains one of the most clandestine and dramatic episodes. At its core lies a turbulent narrative of power, loyalty, and tribal chessmanship that forever altered the party’s

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You’ll be haunted if you don’t vote the ruling UPND — Wynter Kabimba

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

You’ll be haunted if you don’t vote the ruling UPND — Wynter ECONOMIC Front leader Wynter Kabimba says those who will not vote for President Hakainde Hichilema on August 13 will be wasting their time. Speaking on Mafken Radio’s live programme this afternoon, Kabimba said those who choose not to vote for the ruling UPND

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Caritas Condemns State Abductions

August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

Caritas Condemns State Abductions CALL FOR DISCLOSURE OF WHEREABOUTS ABD DUE PROCESS FOR PERSONSTAKEN INTO CUSTODY BY STATE SECURITY AGENTS LUSAKA |I1th August 2026 As Caritas Zambia, we are extremely concerned by the increasing allegations of arrests anddetentions of citizens particularly those perceived to be politically inclined, by state agents. What is most distressing is

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LAW BREAKERS AT POLLING STATIONS WILL FACE THE FULL WRATH OF THE LAW — HICHILEMA

August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

LAW BREAKERS AT POLLING STATIONS WILL FACE THE FULL WRATH OF THE LAW — HICHILEMA. President Hakainde Hichilema has issued a stern warning to anyone planning to disrupt the electoral process, saying lawlessness and violence will not be tolerated on voting day. The President says his administration is aware of alleged plans by some opposition

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Mundubile Raises Alarm Over Missing Campaign Team

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

 DEVELOPING | Mundubile Raises Alarm Over Missing Campaign Team Tonse Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has raised fresh allegations of state interference in his campaign, claiming 34 members of his security detail are missing while money intended for polling agents and vote protection has been seized. Addressing the media in Lusaka this afternoon,

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POLICE INTENSIFY SECURITY AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTION, CAUTION AGAINST VIOLENCE AND MISINFORMATION

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

POLICE INTENSIFY SECURITY AHEAD OF GENERAL ELECTION, CAUTION AGAINST VIOLENCE AND MISINFORMATION Highlights from the statement issued by Inspector General of police, Graphel Musamba ✅ The Zambia Police Service has intensified security operations across the country ahead of Thursday’s General Elections, with additional officers deployed to polling stations and totaling centres to ensure a peaceful

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DEC confiscates “impiya shabalanda”, asserts Binwell Mpundu

August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

DEC confiscates “impiya shabalanda”, asserts Binwell NRPUP Presidential Affairs Chairman Binwell Mpundu asserts that, the Drug Enforcement Commission—DEC, has moved in to confiscate donations made to the party by well wishers, mostly Zambians at home and abroad. Mpundu says the money was meant to pay polling agents countrywide. He further asserts that Police have arrested

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The process was not hijacked, ECZ defends selection process of poll staff

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

The process was not hijacked, ECZ defends selection process of poll staff THE Electoral Commission of Zambia—ECZ has moved to reassure anxious applicants after thousands raised concerns that the recruitment process of poll staff ahead of Thursday’s polls, was hijacked. The commission insists that a committee, not any individual, was in charge of selections. The

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DORA SILIYA ENDORSES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

DORA SILIYA ENDORSES PRESIDENT HICHILEMA TWO days before the polls, former PF cabinet minister Dr Dora Siliya has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema for the August 13 general election. Appearing on Diamond TV, Dr Siliya said she was persuaded to support the current administration because Zambia had moved past its most difficult economic challenges and should

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KAWANA URGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO STICK TO ECZ TIME-TABLE

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

KAWANA URGES POLITICAL PARTIES TO STICK TO ECZ TIME-TABLE MINISTRY of Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana has appealed to political parties taking part in Thursday’s polls to stick to the agreed time table, even as campaigns come to a close tomorrow, to avert chaos. Mr Kawana said Government is in receipt of information

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State House Calls for Peace, Tolerance Ahead of Zambia’s General Election

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

State House Calls for Peace, Tolerance Ahead of Zambia’s General Election State House has called on political leaders and Zambians to protect peace and uphold tolerance as the country prepares to go to the polls on Thursday. In a press release issued by State House, Government said the culture of electoral violence, intimidation and hate

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NO FOREIGN INTERFERENCE DETECTED SO FAR IN CURRENT ELECTORAL PERIOD SAYS EXPERTS.

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

NO FOREIGN INTERFERENCE DETECTED SO FAR IN CURRENT ELECTORAL PERIOD SAYS EXPERTS. BY MERCY MULENGA Human Rights Expert Eugene Mulenga, says the country has so far not recorded any manipulation of information or interference by foreign entities during the current electoral period, unlike the 2021 general elections. Speaking in an interview with YAR FM News,

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WHO KILLED RUTH MBANDU, WHO WAS FOUND DEAD FEW MILES FROM HER HOUSE.

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

WHO KILLED RUTH MBANDU, WHO WAS FOUND DEAD FEW MILES FROM HER HOUSE. 14 YEARS LATER, HER MURDER QUESTIONS REMAIN Fourteen years have passed, but the pain surrounding the murder of 19-year-old Ruth Mbandu remains fresh for those who loved her. On July 13, 2012, Ruth, a student at the National Institute for Public Administration

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TWO-THIRDS OF WILDBERRIES’ MAJOR LOGISTICS SPACE REPORTEDLY BURNED — UKRAINIAN STRIKES ARE DISMANTLING THE NETWORK ACROSS RUSSIA

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

TWO-THIRDS OF WILDBERRIES’ MAJOR LOGISTICS SPACE REPORTEDLY BURNED — UKRAINIAN STRIKES ARE DISMANTLING THE NETWORK ACROSS RUSSIA The destruction at Novaya Usman near Voronezh is only the latest piece of a much larger picture. A new assessment circulating from Ukrainian OSINT analysts maps the 30 largest Wildberries warehouse and logistics centers in Russia by

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CHIZYUKA SAYS HICHILEMA IS A SELFISH MAN

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

CHIZYUKA SAYS HICHILEMA IS A SELFISH MAN Retired Major Robbie Chizyuka, the former Member of Parliament for Namwala, recently addressed participants at the online NRPUP Southern Province rally, where he expressed strong criticism of President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. According to Chizyuka, President Hichilema is the most selfish leader he has ever encountered. He accused the

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U.S. APPROVES TURKISH ATACMS AND M270 TRANSFER TO UKRAINE — A MAJOR BOOST AS NORTH KOREAN MANPOWER DEEPENS RUSSIA’S WAR

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 zambianstreets

U.S. APPROVES TURKISH ATACMS AND M270 TRANSFER TO UKRAINE — A MAJOR BOOST AS NORTH KOREAN MANPOWER DEEPENS RUSSIA’S WARThe package includes 12 M270 MLRS launchers, 2,524 M26 227-mm rockets with DPICM cluster warheads, 47,000 M509A1 203-mm cluster artillery shells, and 70 M39 ATACMS missiles. The combined value is roughly $284 million. The M39 ATACMS

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HICHILEMA HAS 70–80% CHANCE OF VICTORY, PARI-AFRICA RESEARCH SAYS

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

HICHILEMA HAS 70–80% CHANCE OF VICTORY, PARI-AFRICA RESEARCH SAYS President Hakainde Hichilema has between a 70 and 80 percent chance of retaining power in the August 13, 2026 General Elections, according to a new pre-election analysis by PARI-Africa Research. The analysis also projects that Zambia is unlikely to go into a presidential election re-run, with

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BINWELL MPUNDU ALLEGEDLY ON THE RUN

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

BINWELL MPUNDU ALLEGEDLY ON THE RUN AS POLICE LOOK FOR HIM Toonse Pamodzi Alliance Presidential Affairs Chairman Binwell Mpundu is reportedly on the run following allegations that he issued a dangerous statement. Yesterday, Mr. Mpundu posted a video on his official Facebook page in which he suggested that he was ready to die and kill

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HH’S LEGAL ADVISOR CONDEMNS BINWELL MPUNDU’S REMARKS, CALLS FOR ACTION UNDER THE LAW

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

HH’S LEGAL ADVISOR CONDEMNS BINWELL MPUNDU’S REMARKS, CALLS FOR ACTION UNDER THE LAW By: Kirby Kaoma Musonda LEGAL Advisor to President Hakainde Hichilema Senior Counsel Christopher Mundia has condemned remarks attributed to former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu in a widely circulated video, calling for stern action under applicable laws. In a statement, the

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Zambia Army Acknowledges Torturing of a Gold Miner, Claims They Have Punished the Errant Torturers

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

Zambia Army Acknowledges Torturing of a Gold Miner, Claims They Have Punished the Errant Torturers Circulating Video of Soldiers’ Misconduct The Zambia Army has taken note of an old despicable video circulating on social media depicting Soldiers flogging an apprehended illegal miner in North-Western Province. The Army wishes to inform the public that the Soldiers

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Former MP Nkana Binwell Mpundu reported to police

August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

Democratic Advocates for Good Governance executive director Fabian Mutale has reported former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu to the police over a viral video posted on his Facebook page, in which he allegedly declared that in this election “he is ready to be killed and to kill.” In the video, Mr Mpundu stated that

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FINDLAY FAMILY RAISES ALARM OVER HIS WHEREABOUTS AND HEALTH

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

FINDLAY FAMILY RAISES ALARM OVER HIS WHEREABOUTS AND HEALTH The family of businessman Harry Findlay has raised concerns over his safety, health and legal rights after he was allegedly removed from police custody on Sunday evening and taken in an unmarked vehicle to an undisclosed location. The family says it has not been informed of

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80% OF YOUTHS IN NINE PROVINCES SAY THEY WILL BACK MUNDUBILE – DW

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

80% OF YOUTHS IN NINE PROVINCES SAY THEY WILL BACK MUNDUBILE – DW Roughly 75–80% of young people surveyed in Copperbelt, Luapula, Lusaka, Muchinga, Northern, Western, Eastern, North-Western and parts of Southern Province say they intend to support opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile of the NRPUP in Thursday’s election. The youths cited hopes for fairer

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Kalenshi couple triumphs under free education policy
….after a seven-year wait since dropping out in 2015

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

Kalenshi couple triumphs under free education policy….after a seven-year wait since dropping out in 2015 By DAVID KANDUZA A CHEMBE couple, in Luapula Province, has emotionalised the community by publicly thanking President Hakainde Hichilema for the free education policy that enabled them to finally complete their Grade 12 certificates. Alfred Kalenshi and his wife, had

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SIMPLY PUT: If You Pursue Binwell Mpundu For Remarks In An AI Attributed Video, Do The Same To The UPND Thug Kalufyanya

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

SIMPLY PUT: If You Pursue Binwell Mpundu For Remarks In An AI Attributed Video, Do The Same To The UPND Thug Kalufyanya Justice must not be selective. The pursuit for the rule of law should be impartial. In an highly volatile election period, opposition supporters can’t be the only ones in the wrong. Let’s pursue

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MWAANGA PREDICTS HH VICTORY, SAYS HE HAS NEVER MISSED A PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTION SINCE 1991

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

MWAANGA PREDICTS HH VICTORY, SAYS HE HAS NEVER MISSED A PRESIDENTIAL PREDICTION SINCE 1991 By: Thomas Mwale Veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga has predicted victory for President Hakainde Hichilema in the upcoming general election. Mr. Mwaanga says he has never been wrong in his presidential predictions since 1991. He says his prediction is based on information

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CSEIFZ CALLS FOR FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS; URGES ECZ TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE VOTING USING THE STANDARD ❌ CROSS, AND POLITICAL PARTIES TO DEPLOY STRONG AND ALERT POLLING AGENTS AND ELECTION MONITORS TO SAFEGUARD THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

PRESS STATEMENT ON THE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS CSEIFZ CALLS FOR FREE, FAIR AND CREDIBLE 2026 GENERAL ELECTIONS; URGES ECZ TO CLEARLY COMMUNICATE VOTING USING THE STANDARD ❌ CROSS, AND POLITICAL PARTIES TO DEPLOY STRONG AND ALERT POLLING AGENTS AND ELECTION MONITORS TO SAFEGUARD THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE Mon. August 10, 2026 The Civil Society

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THE CHAMINUKA MURDER: WHAT MESSAGE DOES ZAMBIA’S RESPONSE SEND TO THE WORLD?

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

THE CHAMINUKA MURDER: WHAT MESSAGE DOES ZAMBIA’S RESPONSE SEND TO THE WORLD? By Charlotte Salivaji Naess – Governance Activist Stelios Sardanis was part of a family whose connection to Zambia stretches back decades. Chaminuka isn’t simply another hospitality establishment. It has become part of Zambia’s tourism, conservation and investment story, with a long-standing presence in

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There is less political violence in 2026 elections than In 2021-Kabesha

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha SC, has observed that the 2026 general elections have recorded reduced incidents of violence compared to the 2021 polls. Attorney General Kabesha said Government is committed to upholding democratic principles by ensuring free and peaceful elections. Mr Kabesha also stated that Government will continue to strengthen electoral dispute resolution mechanisms by

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MAKEBI LASHES OUT AT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA OVER “YOU’RE FOREIGNERS IN MUFUMBWE REMARKS”

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

MAKEBI LASHES OUT AT PRESIDENT HICHILEMA OVER “YOU’RE FOREIGNERS IN MUFUMBWE REMARKS” National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity presidential running mate Makebi Zulu has criticized President Hakainde Hichilema over remarks made in Mufumbwe, saying it was wrong for the Head of State to tell Zambians they are foreigners in their own country. Zulu was

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NAKACINDA FOUND WITH CASE TO ANSWER

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

NAKACINDA FOUND WITH CASE TO ANSWER By Chikumbi Katebe PATRIOTIC Front faction secretary general Raphael Nakacinda has been found with a case to answer in a matter in which he is accused of alleging that the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) dispatched vehicles carrying pre-marked ballot papers during local government by-elections in Mwense.

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ABOUT THE X AND TICK ON THE BALLOT PAPER

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

ABOUT THE X AND TICK ON THE BALLOT PAPER A debate is rapidly unfolding over whether voters must mark an “X” on the ballot paper or whether a tick (✓) is equally valid in the forthcoming General Election. Many people believe that only an“X” is allowed because Regulation 33(d) of the Electoral Process (General) Regulations,

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A PARTY MAY LEAVE THE BALLOT BUT NOT THE PEOPLES’ HEARTS

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

By The Insight Analyst A PARTY MAY LEAVE THE BALLOT BUT NOT THE PEOPLES’ HEARTS In this article, we take a look at the Patriotic Front…what next? From the onset, we would to state that no one should make the mistake of thinking that the Patriotic Front (PF) disappeared simply because it is facing political

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Catholic Church rejects UPND’s plea to cancel Candlelight Prayers for Peace, prayers to go on

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

Catholic Church rejects UPND’s plea to cancel Candlelight Prayers for Peace, prayers to go on THE CATHOLIC Church has rejected UPND Secretary General Batuke Imenda’s call to cancel August 12 Candlelight Prayers for Peace. In a statement issued by the Catholic Church Archdiocese of Lusaka Communications Office, the Church maintains that the prayers will go

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GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST PROPAGANDA TARGETING HH

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

GOVERNMENT WARNS AGAINST PROPAGANDA TARGETING HH Government has cautioned Zambians to be wary of propaganda aimed at maligning President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA and his administration. Ministry of Information and Media Permanent Secretary, THABO KAWANA has expressed concern over what he described as continued efforts by some individuals to use falsehoods and propaganda to discredit the President.

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IRAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER DECLARES NATION WILL NOT SURRENDER TO WESTERN PRESSURE

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

IRAN PARLIAMENT SPEAKER DECLARES NATION WILL NOT SURRENDER TO WESTERN PRESSURE Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has declared that the world now sees Iran will never bow down to foreign sanctions or external threats. For decades, Western powers have used heavy sanctions to crush economies and force nations to their knees. Ghalibaf stated that

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QATAR JUST SHIFTED TO YUAN FOR MAJOR TRADE DEALS AND THE DOLLAR IS FEELING IT

August 10, 2026August 10, 2026 zambianstreets

QATAR JUST SHIFTED TO YUAN FOR MAJOR TRADE DEALS AND THE DOLLAR IS FEELING IT Qatar has reportedly dropped the US dollar for the Chinese yuan in major trade agreements. No official announcement from Doha. But financial sources and social media are sounding the alarm. BRICS nations now account for 39 percent of global GDP.

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