Malawi Peaceful Election Protests Overtaken By Violent Yobs - Mutharika Billboards Pulled Down, 2 Cops Injured

The much touted non-violent countrywide demonstrations over the disputed result of last month's presidential elections were on Thursday largely overtaken by some violent hoodlums.

Some protestors snatched protective security gear from police officers Police fired teargas at protesters in Blantyre. Parliament windows destroyed by protestors on Thursday Parliament rail gate destroyed by protestors on Thursday Demonstrators pull down President Mutharika's banner at Mount Soche Hotel in Blantyre

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