Page "History of Zambia" Paragraph 47

In 1993 the government owned newspaper The Times of Zambia reported a story about a secret UNIP plan to take control of government by unconstitutional means, called the " Zero Operation Plan ".

The plan included industrial unrest, promotion of violence and organisations of mass protests.

The UNIP did not deny the existence of such a plan, but underlined that it was not a part of their official policy, but the views of extremists within the party.

The government responded by declaring a state of emergency and putting 26 people into detention.

Of these seven, including Kenneth Kaunda's son Wezi Kaunda were charged with offences against the security of the state.

The rest were released.