Malawi: Panga Politics? Complaints Body Probes Police Over Namiwa Attack

Malawi: Panga Politics? Complaints Body Probes Police Over Namiwa Attack

The Independent Complaints Commission has launched a high-stakes investigation into the conduct of police officers during a shocking incident where panga-wielding thugs attacked Citizens for Credible Elections leader Sylvester Namiwa in broad daylight.

Panga Politics? Complaints Body Probes Police Over Namiwa Attack

The Independent Complaints Commission has launched a high-stakes investigation into the conduct of police officers during a shocking incident where panga-wielding thugs attacked Citizens for Credible Elections leader Sylvester Namiwa in broad daylight. The Commission’s Chief Legal Officer, Nicely Msowoya, confirmed that the inquiry was triggered by a flood of public complaints after the brutal […] The post Panga Politics? Complaints Body Probes …

ICC Probes Police Inaction in Namiwa Attack - Malawi Freedom Network

By Suleman Chitera | Lilongwe, Malawi The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has launched an investigation into the role played by the Malawi Police Service during a recent violent incident in which Citizens for Credible Elections (CCE) Executive Director, Sylvester Namiwa, was assaulted by panga-wielding thugs in full view of law enforcement officers. Chief Legal Officer for the commission, Nicely Msowoya, confirmed that the probe follows …

Lilongwe protests turn violent

Nationwide demonstrations aimed at forcing Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi to resign took a violent turn in Lilongwe on Thursday.…

Panga-wielding men attack Namiwa in full view of police, MDF

Panga-wielding men on Thursday manhandled civil rights activist Sylvester Namiwa at Lilongwe Community Centre Ground, tearing off all his clothes in the process. The attack occurred at the start of demonstrations he was leading, calling for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Justice Annabel Mtalimanja and Chief Elections Officer Andrew Mpesi. Panga-wielding men manhandled civil rights activist Sylvester Namiwa pictu…

Machete Men Disrupt Protest in Lilongwe, Beat Protest Leader

A group of machete men violently disrupted a protest at Community Square in Lilongwe today, scattering demonstrators who had gathered for the event. Eyewitnesses from Mzati reported that the attackers appeared suddenly and began beating Citizens for Credible Elections leader Sylvester Namiwa with sticks and machetes. The incident took place in full view of police officers and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers who were present at the scene. The…