Malawi Police Accused of Rape, Torture of Women Protesters
Authorities are investigating its police officers after allegations were made that they sexually harassed, raped and tortured women protesters during rallies, protest organisers have said. Malawi has been facing a wave of protests, largely organised by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition, after President Peter Mutharika secured a second term in May 2019.
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