April 2. On this date in 1998, the Times of Zambia reported "There are mounting allegations that authorities at the Baha'i-run Banani girls international school in Kabwe Rural are forcing pupils to undergo compulsory indoctrination in the Baha'i faith...A number of girls interviewed at the school claimed that they were made to embrace the Baha'i faith and engage in Baha'i activities against their will. They said some were recently punished for refusing to watch a film to do with the Baha'i faith. The girls were also admonished for not taking part in a Baha'i festival. Some teachers who declined to be named confirmed the development and suggested parents should meet the principal as the issue was too sensitive to be exhausted in one meeting."

 

April 2. On this date in 1998, the Times of Zambia reported "There are mounting allegations that authorities at the Baha'i-run Banani girls international school in Kabwe Rural are forcing pupils to undergo compulsory indoctrination in the Baha'i faith...A number of girls interviewed at the school claimed that they were made to embrace the Baha'i faith and engage in Baha'i activities against their will. They said some were recently punished for refusing to watch a film to do with the Baha'i faith. The girls were also admonished for not taking part in a Baha'i festival. Some teachers who declined to be named confirmed the development and suggested parents should meet the principal as the issue was too sensitive to be exhausted in one meeting."