Month: April 2021 Posts

HRDC cancels April 29 demos

Apr 23, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cancelled the demonstrations which were slated for 29 April and were aimed at protesting over abuse of Covid-19 funds. In a statement today, HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence said they… ...

Kazako attacks HRDC: They are confused

Feb 03, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 2 &

Malawi Minister of Information, Gospel Kazako, has told HRDC off for demanding President Lazarus Chakwera to deliver campaign promises. In response to Human Rights Defenders Coalition's (HRDC) claims that the Tonse led government is taking… ...

HRDC wants police officers disciplined for torturing Malawians  

Jan 24, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called upon the Inspector General of Police to discipline Police officers who have been torturing Malawians in the course of enforcing COVID-19 guidelines. In a statement signed by HRDC… ...

HRDC accuses Salima Sugar of illegally sending millions of dollars to India

Jan 22, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has accused Salima Sugar Company (SCC) of corrupt practices, tax evasion and illegally sending millions of dollars to India. According to a letter signed by HRDC Chairperson Gift Trapence… ...

HRDC calls for closure of schools, lockdown

Jan 12, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has urged government to close schools and has proposed a partial lockdown, saying the new wave of the Coronavirus pandemic is affecting all age groups. The grouping has said… ...

HRDC demands arrest of officer who killed Nyondo

Jan 11, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded the Malawi Police to arrest the officer who shot Polytechnic student Blessings Nyondo, saying the grouping will hold vigils at Southern Region Police if the officer is… ...

Indian fugitive bribing his return to Malawi

Dec 24, 2020 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Deported Indian businessman Chandra Shekhar More offered a K60 million bribe to a human rights activist as the Indian national seeks to secure his return to Malawi. More invested in a company in Malawi but… ...