Parties condemn political violence

Parties condemn political violence

Political parties have called for issue-based politics following violence that occurred on Sunday at Nselema Trading Centre in Machinga, where people stoned a vehicle carrying Malawi Congress Party (MCP) members. The members were on their way to a political rally at Senior Chief Nyambi Headquarters in the district. In separate statements yesterday, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), United Democratic Front (UDF) and UTM Party condemned the acts…

The police in the country say they have arrested one person suspected of involvement in the violence that erupted yesterday in Nselema, Machinga district, against some officials and supporters of the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). The police spokesperson, Peter Kalaya, confirmed that they have arrested 30-year-old Lanjesi Mkwanda from Mwitiya village, […] The post One person arrested in connection with the Machinga violence appeared first on Malaw…

Democratic Progressive Party condemns political violence, urges national unity and justice - Malawi Freedom Network

By Twink Jones Gadama The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has strongly condemned the recent attack on a Malawi Congress Party (MCP) vehicle at Nselema Trading Centre, Machinga District. The incident, which occurred on February 23, 2025, has sparked widespread concern about the escalating levels of political violence in the country. In a statement released on February 23, 2025, the DPP categorically rejected all forms of political intimidation…

UDF Calls for Peace Amid MCP Vehicle Attack in Machinga

United Democratic Front (UDF) has strongly condemned acts of violence that occurred at Nselema Trading Centre in Machinga District where a vehicle belonging to Malawi Congress Party (MCP) was attacked. In a statement signed by the party’s National Publicity Secretary Dyson Jangia, UDF says such acts of violence have no place in a democracy, especially as the country approaches September 16, 2025 General Elections. UDF adds that violence of any k…