Protest Against Malawi's Electoral Authority for Being Pro-Ruling Party Attacked_ Several Injured

Protest against Malawi's electoral authority for being pro-ruling party attacked_ several injured

A rally in Malawi's capital demanding that the electoral authority chief and other officials step down over allegations of support for the ruling party, held just two months before the general election, was attacked on Thursday by machete-wielding masked men, injuring several people, including a police officer, and destroying public property. Soon after people gathered in Lilongwe's business area, known as Area 2, to protest, a group of masked m…

Diplomats talk tough against violence

The European Union (EU) and United States (US), and seven other foreign missions in the country have strongly condemned Thursday’s machete attacks on protesters in Lilongwe, warning that the violence—in full view of security forces—threatens the integrity and credibility of the September 16 General Election. In a joint statement issued yesterday, the heads of mission expressed alarm over “a trend of violence during peaceful and lawful demonstrat…

EU, US Urge Malawi to Probe Violence Against Demonstrators

The European Union (EU) and the United States on Friday called on the Malawian government to investigate recent violence against demonstrators as tensions escalate ahead of the September elections. This demand follows an incident on Thursday in the capital where unidentified assailants, armed with machetes and stones, attacked a protest, injuring several people and torching two vehicles. The demonstrators were demanding the resignation of electo…

Brutal crush of Lilongwe demonstrations

By Mercy Matonga, Yohane Symon, Feston Malekezo & Isaac Salima: Unknown people who carried pangas and sticks, while clad in facemasks, once again foiled demonstrations which were scheduled to t…

EU Threatens to Withdraw Police Support After Violent Attacks on Protestors in Lilongwe - Malawi Freedom Network

By Suleman Chitera, Lilongwe, Malawi The European Union has issued a stern warning to the Government of Malawi, threatening to suspend its support for police training programs following a violent crackdown on protestors in Lilongwe on Wednesday. The incident, which occurred in broad daylight, saw peaceful demonstrators attacked by unidentified individuals wielding weapons, as members of the Malawi Police Service (MPS) and the Malawi Defence Forc…

Donor community demands accountability after attacks on protesters Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Growing international pressure is mounting on the Malawian government following violent attacks on peaceful protesters, rights activists, and journalists in Lilongwe on Thursday.  Key diplomatic missions have condemned the incident and are demanding swift investigations and concrete action to uphold democratic principles. In a strongly worded statement, the United States Chargé d’Affaires in Malawi, Amy […] The post Donor community demands accou…