Month: April 2021 Posts

Legal aid bureau seeks support

Apr 11, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

The coun Legal Aid Bureau (LAB) has called for greater resource support to the Bureau, to ensure that all criminal defendants receive quality legal representation regardless of their financial circumstances. This is according to the… ...

Govt given 48hrs to resolve impasse with teachers

Apr 10, 2021 Archangel Nzangaya 0 &

A human rights organization, Liu la Munthu (LLM), has given the Malawi government 48 hour ultimatum to end the teachers' stay away claiming it is violating learners' right to education. The development comes as teachers… ...

Report paints grim picture of Malawi’s human rights situation

Apr 07, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Amnesty International in its report has mentioned harassment of rights defenders, overcrowded prisons, and attacks against people with albinism as some of the human rights violations happening in Malawi. The organisation has today released its… ...

Police arrest mother of missing child with albinism

Apr 06, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Police have arrested the mother of a 20-month child with albinism who went missing on March 26 this year. The law enforcers said in a  Facebook post yesterday that the woman identified as Carolyn Sazio,… ...

Malawi Justice Minister calls for equal treatment at UN

Feb 26, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Malawi Justice Minister Titus Mvalo has warned against imperialism and has called for equal treatment for all countries even when nations hold different views on issues at the United Nations. Mvalo made the remarks at… ...

Amnesty concerned over resurgence of killings of persons with albinism

Feb 05, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The resurgence of killings and abduction of persons with albinism in Malawi shows a dangerous escalation for the safety of this vulnerable group, Amnesty International and the Association of Persons with Albinism have said. A… ...

UN tells Govt to address root causes of attacks against person with albinism

Feb 04, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The United Nations (UN) has urged government to address the root causes of discrimination and violence against persons with albinism in order to stop the attacks against persons with albinism. The UN said this on… ...

Angola: Shooting spree by security forces kills at least 10 protesters

Feb 02, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

Angolan security forces have shot and killed more than 10 protesters since 30 January, rights group Amnesty International says. The killings have been happening in the mining town of Cafunfo, Cuango municipality, Lunda Norte province,… ...

MBC boss Sumbuleta fired

Jan 29, 2021 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) board has fired MBC Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta, months after he was sent on leave on allegations that he was sexually harassing women at the public broadcaster. Sumbuleta was sent… ...

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… ...

Talking Blues: When comes another Rev Chilembwe?

Jan 17, 2021 Mapwiya Muulupale 0 &

There was this pious dude. Never missed a Church service. Tithed religiously. The Bible was his pillow and was well regarded. One day he took time off to meditate, fast and praise the Lord. Avoiding… ...

It’s unfortunate we cannot gather to honour Chilembwe, says Mutharika

Jan 15, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

Former President Peter Mutharika has hailed freedom fighter John Chilembwe for fighting systematic oppression but has said it is unfortunate that Malawians cannot gather together to honour their hero. John Chilembwe Day is commemorated on… ...

Police faulted for using violence to enforce Covid-19 measures

Jan 14, 2021 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Centre for Human Rights and Rehabilitation (CHRR) has condemned the Malawi Police for beating up people in markets, depots and on the streets under the guise of enforcing Covid-19 measures. In a statement yesterday, CHRR's… ...

Youths empowered to demand sexual and reproductive health rights

Dec 22, 2020 Malawi24 Reporter 0 &

A network of local non-governmental Organisations (NGOs) that has been championing the Get Up, Speak Out (GUSO) Project in Chikwawa says the project has helped to empower the youth in the district to demand for… ...

CHRR, YAS demand justice for murdered police officer Imedi

Dec 11, 2020 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Centre for Human Rights Rehabilitation (CHRR) and Youth and Society (YAS) have called on the Lazarus Chakwera administration to ensure justice for Usman Imedi who was murdered while on duty at Msundwe in Lilongwe. Centre… ...