Zambia opposition leader sought refuge following disputed elections. Now he's accused of treason

LUSAKA, Zambia -- Police in Zambia detained the country's main opposition leader Thursday over alleged treason after he handed himself over for questioning after having sought refuge at a United Nations building following a disputed election two weeks ago.Brian Mundubile, who challenged President Hakainde Hichilema in the Aug. 13 election, surrendered to police alongside his running mate, Makebi Zulu.They both recorded “warn and caution statements,” according to police — a procedure that normally comes before formal charges are filed. They are being held in custody, police said in a statement.Hichilema was declared the winner of an unusually troubled presidential election in the copper-rich southern African nation that has a history of largely peaceful votes. Hichilema is expected to be inaugurated for a second five-year term next week. Mundubile has rejected the result, claiming irregularities in the vote. He said he went into hiding after disputing the election results in fear for his life.The treason allegations against Mundubile and Zulu follow a raid by security forces at Mundubile's home a day after the election.Authorities said 11 people were arrested in the raid and AK-47 a...