Month: June 2016 Posts

‘Discrimination against albinos by Malawi Govt fueling attacks’

Jun 13, 2016 Luke Bisani 9 &

Amnesty International has urged the Malawi government to break stigma walls arguing that they are leading to more attacks on people with albinism in the country. Amnesty International's Regional Director for Southern Africa Deprose Muchena… ...

We are still afraid – albinos

Jun 13, 2016 Bright Malenga 8 &

The Association of Persons with Albinism in Malawi (APAM) says people with albinism in the country are still living in fear as there are no signs that attacks against the minority group will come to… ...

Malawi commemorates albinism awareness day

Jun 13, 2016 Bright Malenga 0 &

Malawi will today join the international community in commemorating this year’s International Albinism Awareness Day. The theme for this year’s commemoration is “Together we can end human rights violations against persons with albinism”. The event… ...

Two arrested after being found with human bones

Jun 11, 2016 Bright Malenga 86 &

Police in Machinga are keeping in custody two men for being found in possession of human bones. According to Machinga Police spokesperson constable Davie Sulumba, the two are Mussa Kachepa, 47, and Muhammed James, 27.… ...

‘Let’s help our cute albinos’ – Chavula

Jun 11, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 5 &

Malawi's outspoken rapper Mwiza Chavula has called on fellow artists to gang up against victimization of people with albinism as the country strives to create a safe environment for the group. The call comes in… ...

Malawi albino attacks: Man arrested for planning to kill 8 month albino son

Jun 11, 2016 Justin Mkweu 42 &

As the world is gearing up to protect people with albinism, there are still some people who are thinking violence towards people with albinism is an answer to their problems. Police in Mzuzu are a… ...

Naked parade: Winiko to be arrested

Jun 10, 2016 Richard Jimu 258 &

He should not only prepare to display his nakedness, he should also be planning to be in the cell in the cold month and maybe even naked. Mulanje South lawmaker, Bon Kalindo, better know by… ...