Police arrest Zambia opposition leader on live television interview

LUSAKA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Police in Zambia on Thursday arrested an opposition leader while he was being interviewed on a private television station.

Saviour Chishimba, leader of the United Progressive People (UPP) was picked up in the morning by plain clothes while appearing on a live interview on Diamond Television, according to a statement Chishimba posted on his Facebook page.