Malawi: July 20 Slain Protesters Families Fail to Hold Memorial Service

Families of nine protesters who were mercilessly gunned down by the police in the north during the July 20, 2011 protests say they failed to hold the memorial service on Friday because of lack of money.

Police gunned down 20 protesters during the protests countrywide which were organised to show anger over late president Bingu wa Mutharika's increasing dictatorial tendencies and intolerance.

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