Month: May 2021 Posts

Sumbuleta to spend one more week in jail

May 10, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Former Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General Aubrey Sumbuleta who has been in custody over the past three weeks will spend one more week in jail as the ruling on his bail application has been… ...

MHRC commends Judiciary for stiff sentences against rapists

May 04, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has praised the Judiciary for imposing sentences of 30 years or more against rapists. MHRC has said this in a statement signed by executive secretary Habiba Osman and dated… ...

Suspected rapist Mahomed Hannif on the run

Apr 29, 2021 Russell Kondowe 0 &

Police have issued an warrant of arrest against Mahomed Hannif, a 56-year-old Pakistani national accused of raping a girl aged 14. Hannif is suspected to have raped the child in March last year at Mudi… ...

MHRC condemns killing of person with albinism in Mangochi

Feb 03, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has expressed concern over the resurgence of attacks against persons with albinism following the brutal killing of a 26-year-old person with albinism in Mangochi. The victim, Saidi Futon Dayton,… ...

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… ...

MHRC launches probe into killing of Nyondo

Jan 13, 2021 Mwayi Mkandawire 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has launched a probe into the killing of Polytechnic student Blessings Nyondo and the commission has appealed for information from the general public. MHRC has revealed this in a… ...

MHRC says more police officers needed to combat human trafficking

Dec 14, 2020 Martha Chikoti 0 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) says there is need for more law enforcement officers to be recruited in order for Malawi to combat trafficking in persons. This has been said during an official opening of… ...

MHRC concerned over women’s struggles to access justice

Oct 04, 2020 Lusekero Mhango 0 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has bemoaned the continued struggles by women affected by Gender Based Violence (GBV) to access justice in the country. MHRC Commissioner Bertha Sefu expressed the concern on Friday at Iponga… ...

Govt angry with MHRC for releasing Msundwe report

Dec 27, 2019 Mwayi Mkandawire 3 &

The Government has condemned the Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) for releasing the Msundwe report before presenting it to the Ministry of Gender, Children, Disability and Social Welfare. In a statement today, Minister of Gender… ...

EU demands decisive action against police officers who raped women

Dec 27, 2019 Daniel Sapuli 0 &

 The European Union in Malawi has called on authorities to take action against police officers who raped women and girls at Msundwe in Lilongwe. In a statement on Thursday, the Heads of Mission for European… ...

MHRC opens independent inquiry into rape of women

Oct 19, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has opened an independent inquiry into allegations that police officers raped women and teenage girls at Msundwe in Lilongwe. MHRC Executive Secretary David Nungu said this in a letter… ...

MHRC calls for dialogue to end violence

Oct 11, 2019 Martha Chikoti 1 &

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has said it will reach out to all stakeholders including the government, political parties and religious leaders to address the continued incidences of  post-election violence. Speaking at a press briefing… ...

MHRC commends HRDC for suspending demos

Aug 11, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has commended the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) for suspending post-election demonstrations in order to allow Malawians follow the presidential election case. In a press statement dated 7th August,… ...

Malawi Human Rights Commission wants anti-Ansah demos cancelled

Jul 22, 2019 Luke Bisani 0 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has called for suspension of demonstrations against Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson Jane Ansah citing scenes of violence the country has witnessed. Through a letter that has been signed… ...

MHRC condemns riots

Jul 06, 2019 Malawi24 Reporter 1 &

The Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned riots that happened in the country on Thursday and Friday during protests organized by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). This is contained in a press statement dated… ...