MHRC Probes Attacks on Protesters

MHRC probes attacks on protesters

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says it will interview Malawi Police Service and Malawi Defence Force (MDF) officials in a probe into the brutal attack on protesters in Lilongwe last month. The commission started its investigations this week and has interviewed some of the protesters while the security agencies will be interviewed in two weeks. Speaking in an interview yesterday, MHRC director of civil and political rights Peter Chisi note…

MCP aspiring MP calls Chakwera to think of their security - Malawi Freedom Network

By Vincent Gunde An aspiring Member of Parliament (MP) speaking on a strict condition of anonymity, has asked President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera that while he is launching the party’s campaign for the central region, he should provide them with assurance on security issues. The source said if there’s no assurance of their security, many aspiring MPs especially those that are not Members of Parliament, will find it hard to campaign in their respectiv…

MHRC Launches Probe into Panga-Wielding Attack on Protesters in Lilongwe

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched an investigation into the recent violent attack on members of the Citizens for Credible Elections (CCE), who were reportedly assaulted by panga-wielding thugs during a public demonstration. Speaking to the media, Peter Chisi, MHRC’s Director of Political and Civil Rights, said the Commission decided to initiate its own inquiry after receiving reports of serious violence, theft, and property …