Martha Chikoti

Anti-Ansah demos resume in Malawi

Jul 19, 2019 0

Demonstrators are back on the streets across the country as they continue to call for the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah. In Lilongwe, the demonstrations led by civil society organisations and… ...

LUANAR students demonstrate over tuition fee hike

Jul 16, 2019 0

Lilongwe University of Natural Resources (LUANAR) blocked roads on Monday and Tuesday protesting against the institution’s decision to hike fees. The university has raised the tuition fees from K362,000 to K420,000 for generic and K783,000… ...

No demos tomorrow: Protests shifted to Friday

Jul 15, 2019 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has shifted Tuesday’s demonstrations to Friday due to the recent arrest of its Vice Chairperson Gift Trapence. Speaking at a press briefing in Lilongwe, Chairperson for HRDC Timothy Mtambo said… ...

HRDC women says anti-Ansah demos not gender issue

Jul 14, 2019 0

The Women’s chapter of Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says labeling demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah as a gender issue undermines the fight for gender equality. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

We will not be intimidated – HRDC

Jul 12, 2019 0

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will not be intimidated by arrests of its members. The coalition said on Friday it will continue demanding the resignation of Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson Justice Dr Jane… ...

Trapence, Sembereka granted bail

Jul 12, 2019 0

Lilongwe Second Grade Magistrate court has today granted bail to Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Vice Chairperson Gift Trapence and a member of the organization McDonald Sembereka. Trapence and Sembereka were arrested on Tuesday for… ...

HRDC to hold demonstrations every Tuesday and Friday

Jul 11, 2019 1

… Says no amount of tears will stop them Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will continue to demand accountability by holding demonstrations every Tuesday and Friday until Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Justice… ...