On May 14, 1963, the British colonial government in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) arrested leading figures from the United National Independence Party (UNIP), including Simon Kapwepwe. The crackdown was aimed at halting independence momentum, but it only intensified public support. The UNIP, under Kenneth Kaunda, would soon lead Zambia to independence in 1964. This day reflects the sacrifices made by African nationalists in their struggle for freedom and sovereignty.
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