Human Rights Defenders Coalition Archives

Taimitsa kaye zionetsero – Mtambo

Aug 08, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 1 &

Wapampando wa bungwe lomenyera ufulu wa anthu la Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) a Timothy Mtambo, alengeza kuti ayamba aimitsa kaye zionetsero pofuna kupereka mpata ku bwalo la milandu lomwe layamba kumva nkhani yokhudza zotsatira… ...

Malawi protesters plan to storm airports

Aug 07, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has announced plans to hold demonstrations at the country’s airports. Chairperson of the HRDC Timothy Mtambo made the announced at the end of vigils the organisation held in Lilongwe… ...

Apolisi ndi omwe anayambitsa zipolowe – Timothy Mtambo

Aug 07, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 2 &

...apolisi abweze katundu yemwe wawonongedwa.... Wapampando wa bungwe lomenyera ufulu wa anthu la Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) a Timothy Mtambo aloza chala apolisi kuti ndiwo akumayambitsa zipolowe pazionetsero zomwe zikuchitika. A Mtambo amayankhula izi… ...

HRDC North Chair condemns demo violence

Aug 06, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 2 &

Northern Region chairperson for the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Happy Mhango has condemned violent acts during protests today saying the looters were not demonstrators. The protests in Mzuzu were delayed due to logistical issues… ...

Protesters riot

Aug 06, 2019 Russell Kondowe 1 &

Demonstrators in Lilongwe set fire to vehicles, looted shops and engaged in battles with the police as post-election protests descended into chaos. Protesters in the morning gathered at Simama Hotel with plans to march to… ...

Protesters torch police armoured vehicle, officer’s house

Aug 06, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

Post-election protesters in Malawi's capital Lilongwe have set on fire a police armoured vehicle and a police officer's house. Demonstrators also grabbed teargas launchers from officers. The protesters in the morning gathered around Simama Hotel… ...

Court snubs AG on demos

Aug 06, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The High Court in Lilongwe has dismissed an application by Attorney General Kalekeni Kaphale who wanted post-election demonstrations banned due to violence. The AG asked the court to stop protests organised by Human Rights Defenders… ...

Malawi: The Dangers of Unbonded Contracts

Capital Hill to remain open

Aug 06, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

Government has assured Malawians that Capital Hill will remain open this week and there will be no disruption of government services. Chief Secretary to the Government Lloyd Muhara said this in a statement on Monday.… ...

HRDC cancels Northern Region protests

Aug 06, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has cancelled demonstrations in the Northern Region. The organisation was expected to conduct nationwide protests on today and tomorrow as it continues to push for the resignation of Malawi… ...

Police will disperse protesters – Malawi Govt

Aug 05, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The President Peter Mutharika led government has warned people planning to fill the streets tomorrow that the police will deal with them. According to the government, no City, District or Town Assembly or Council has… ...

HRDC to hold vigils from Tuesday to Wednesday

Aug 04, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says it will hold vigils at Capital Hill in Lilongwe from Tuesday to Wednesday. The coalition announced the vigils at a press briefing in Lilongwe on Sunday. HRDC chairperson… ...

HRDC calls for investigation into Binwell Mtambo’s death

Aug 03, 2019 Lindiwe Sambalikagwa 0 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called on authorities to investigate the death of Binwell Mtambo, an uncle to outspoken activist Timothy Mtambo. Mtambo was killed by a police vehicle on Thursday in Chitipa… ...

Malonda athu sakuenda, tikufuna tikambirane ndi a HRDC asiye zionetsero – Leston Mulli

Aug 01, 2019 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

M’modzi mwa anthu amalonda m’dziko muno a Leston Mulli ati ndiokhudzidwa kaamba kakusokonekela kwa ntchito za malonda chifukwa cha zionetsero m’dziko muno ndipo akambirana ndi a mabungwe kuti asiye zionetsero. A Mulli amalankhula izi pansonkhano… ...

HRDC says Mutharika should replace Jose as Police IG

Jul 31, 2019 Richard Jimu 1 &

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says President Peter Mutharika should fire Inspector General of Police following the police’s admission that it cannot provide adequate security during demonstrations. The coalition said this in a letter… ...

Our victory will not be stolen – DPP

Jul 28, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

…says bitterness is not licence for unleashing terror The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has said it will not be intimidated by post-election protests and has vowed to guard its presidential election victory. The party said… ...