Malawi: Hrdc Protests Heighten Political Tensions Ahead of Malawi Election Case Ruling

16 January 2020

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) activists have led Malawians in protests across the country's cities to demand state action on the alleged attempt to bribe judges presiding over the disputed presidential election case, Msundwe police-perpetrated sexual violence, heightening tensions before election case ruling that is seen as critical to the country's stability and development.

The protests, with many more lined-up, are threatening to prolong the country's political instability. The government seems hopeless on the issues pressed upon by the protesters.

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