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Malawi:
South Africa Condemns Crackdown on Country's Protesters
allAfrica, 25 July 2011
The South African government has condemned the Malawi government for last week's crackdown on protesters, and called on both sides to make "more conciliatory efforts" to bridge… Read more »
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Malawi:
Anti-Government Protest Victims Buried
RNW Africa, 24 July 2011
On Friday eight victims of the 20 July anti-government demonstrations were buried in the northern city of Mzuzu. Read more »
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Malawi:
Families Clash With Govt Over Burying Protest Dead
Nation, 22 July 2011
Bereaved families and the Malawi government have clashed over the burial site of nine people killed during a protest against President Bingu wa Mutharika. Read more »
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Malawi:
Rights Group Calls for Probe of Killings
HRW, 22 July 2011
The government of Malawi should open a prompt, independent, and transparent investigation into the killings of several peaceful demonstrators, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »
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Malawi:
President Pleads for an End to Violence
RNW Africa, 22 July 2011
Malawi leader Bingu Wa Mutharika has called out to civil society and opposition political party leaders to join forces and discuss ways of ending the economic and governance… Read more »
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Malawi:
President Threatens to 'Smoke Out' Protestors
SW Radio, 22 July 2011
After calling for peaceful dialogue on Thursday, Malawi President Bingu wa Mutharika made a sensational u-turn Friday when he threatened to 'smoke out' those behind the… Read more »
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Malawi:
Radio Station Vehicles Attacked
MISA, 22 July 2011
The situation is tense at Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS), a privately owned radio station located in the Capital Lilongwe, where two of its vehicles have been attacked by thugs… Read more »
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Malawi:
Govt Blocks Funeral of Unrest Victims
RFI, 22 July 2011
The authorities in Malawi have forbidden a mass funeral for seven people killed during rioting in the northern town of Mzuzu. Read more »
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Malawi:
Malawi Cracks Down On Media Covering Protests
CPJ, 21 July 2011
The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns sweeping arrests and attacks on journalists, as well as censorship by the administration of Malawi President Bingu Wa Muthiraka… Read more »
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Malawi:
Mutharika Bans Four Radio Stations
SAR, 21 July 2011
This week's bloody suppression by President Bingu wa Mutharika's ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of protests in Malawi's major cities was inevitable after months of… Read more »
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Malawi:
Unrest Blamed on Foreign Exchange Crisis
IPS, 21 July 2011
In light of the recent spate of protests in Malawi, government should rethink its policy to devalue the local currency, economists say. Read more »
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Malawi:
Anti-Govt Protests Spark New Clashes
allAfrica, 21 July 2011
Renewed clashes and violence were reported from towns in Malawi on Thursday, a day after thousands of protesters marched against the government. Read more »
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Malawi:
Security Forces Kill At Least Eight, Says Rights Group
AI London, 21 July 2011
The Malawian authorities must immediately launch an independent investigation into the deaths of at least eight people shot by security forces during demonstrations that erupted… Read more »
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Malawi:
Aggravating Factors To The Violent Demonstrations
faceofmalawi.com, 21 July 2011
Every peace loving Malawian knows that the first culprit to blame for the violent demonstrations on 20th July is Bingu himself. This is due to his arrogance and disrespect to… Read more »
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Malawi:
Anti-Govt Protests Erupt in Clashes
allAfrica, 20 July 2011
Riot police beat up and arrested about 40 leaders of anti-government protests in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, after protesters defied a court injunction stopping the demonstrations,… Read more »
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Malawi:
Day of Demonstrations
OSISA, 20 July 2011
As many people feared, the authorities in Malawi did not let the pro-democracy protests go ahead without hassle. An injunction was granted by the High Court last night to prevent… Read more »
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Malawi:
Violence Erupts During Anti-Government Demonstrations
AI London, 20 July 2011
At least two people have reportedly been shot dead by security forces as widespread riots erupted across Malawi amid protests over fuel shortages and repressive laws recently… Read more »
