Chilima Says Malawi Post-Election Protests Must Continue
Opposition Party leader Saulos Chilima has said while he condemns acts of violence and looting, "no state institution should be used to muzzle a very clear and unequivocal call of the people of Malawi." He said he endorsed civil society organisations holding nationwide protests to force Malawi's electoral commission chairperson Jane Ansah and others to resign.
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Malawi:
Opposition Hit Back At Ruling Party Over Demonstrations
Nyasa Times, 28 July 2019
The opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and UTM Party have hit back at the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for suggesting to police to arrest the opposition leadership… Read more »
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Malawi:
Chilima Says Demos Must Go On
Nyasa Times, 30 July 2019
UTM Party president Saulos Chilima has again endorsed the cause of civil society organisations (CSOs) under the banner of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) in holding… Read more »
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The Malawi Congress Party President Lazarus Chakwera, has described the torching of his southern regional headquarters in Blantyre as "a clear cowardly act". His party has been ... Read more »
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Thousands of women have marched in support of Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Jane Ansah whom the protesters say is being targeted with insults because of her gender. ... Read more »