by Sitwala Imenda

This matter was decided unilaterally by the Zambian government through the Constitution Amendment Act No 5 of 1969, … so, the question of a referendum, today, is totally irrelevant, too-little-too-late, ill-informed and mischievous. … Thus, if Zambia’s new President wishes to have the Barotseland issue resolved permanently, he should work with the people of Barotseland (not unilaterally) and set up a “Working Group” to address issues pertaining to Barotseland’s total disengagement from Zambia.  This is where the people of Barotseland are with this matter—not at the point of being subjected to an illegitimate referendum. Read more-html Read more-pdf

by Clement W Sinyinda

Since independence, the people of Barotseland have watched with great dismay how successive Zambian regimes violated the Barotseland Agreement 1964; the very fabric of the basis of the unitary state of Zambia thereby leading to its unilateral repudiation in 1969, and, thereafter, continued violations of the human rights of the peoples of Barotseland… we challenge you: … To append your signature to the Permanent Court of Arbitration submission Agreement process to allow the International Court of Arbitration to rule on the unilateral abrogation of the Barotseland Agreement 1964 by the Zambian government in 1969 and the declaration of self-determination and self-rule by Barotseland following its acceptance thereof through the Barotse National Council resolutions of March 27, 2012. In this regard, our Lawyers will soon be mailing to you the facilitating documentation to enable Your Excellence append your signature to the submission Agreement. …
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by Sitwala Imenda

It is January 14, 2011, seventeen Barotse nationals butchered by Zambia state security personnel. Victims of State terrorism. No unity match Read more-html Read more-pdf