Malawi unrelenting protests: Police turn up for anti-Ansah demos

October 3, 2019 Owen Khamula - Nyasa Times 30 Comments

Armed police on Thursday  turned up to provide security and protection for the anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations organised by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)  who are hitting the streets in Lilongwe for the third day running.

The day of the planned four-day anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations organised by Human Rights Defenders Coalitio in Lilongwe.

However, the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers are more than the police and remain in-charge of the operation.

Many people braved the harsh chilly weather in the Capital City Thursday morning to join the peaceful demonstrations, more protestors than on Wednesday.

Unlike on Wednesday, the protestors warmly welcomed the police and marched with them peacefully.

Addressing the demonstrators at certain points, HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo urged the protesters to remain peaceful.

The protesters will read a petition at parliament building before proceeding to Capital Hill.

Most offices at Capital Hill, the seat of government however remain empty as some civil servants fear violent demonstrations.

Since June, HRDC has been holding a series of demonstrations to force Malawi Electoral Commission chairperson Jane Ansah and her commissioners to resign for allegedly presiding over a flawed electoral process in the May 21 2019 Tripartite Elections.

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30 replies on “Malawi unrelenting protests: Police turn up for anti-Ansah demos”

  1. Akapokora​ nsopano nzikuti bwanji ?anakutumani ndani ifetu inu tinathana nanu Amwapasa amenewo kunyengelera kuti parliament ikubvomelezeni anziti ndi inu IG wabwino kkkkkkkkk nzanu zinada basi palibe kuchitira mwina

  2. MALAWIANS,THE LATEST SHOKING REPORT FROM FOREIGN SOURCES,INDICATES THAT MALAWI REGIME IS RUNNING THE MOST CORRUPT ADMINISTRATIION IN THE CONTNENT FOLLOWED BY MUSEVEN’S UGANDA WHERE YUO CAN EVEN BUY PROFESSERAL CERTIFICATE IN THE STREETS CORNERS OF KAMPALA.MALAWI UNDER SO-CALLED MATHANYULA,IS EVEN WORSENING.MALAWIANS,CHECKOUT WHERE YOU ARE GOING WITH THE IDDI AMINI DADA OF MALAWI. BY THE TIME MATANYULA WINDSUP HIS LAST DEADLY TERM,FORGET ABOUT MALAWI ANYMORE,!!!!!!!!!!!

  3. Why Jane ansah doesn’t want to resign? How special is she? Who is the boss between her and the nation. ?

  7. Ngati mukuti muzavomereza chigamulo cha khothi chokhuzana NDI chisankho ndichifukwa chani mukuyendabe mmiseu. Osamadikira Ku court bwanji Kuti agamule?

  8. My fellow citizens, assist me:

    1. It is evident from the demos, that there too many youth who are underemployed, what is our Government’s remedy to this situation.
    2. Who are the major funders of HRDC? “He who pays the Piper calls the tune”.
    3. I draw parallels to the Hong Kong situation. Can we have the assurance from Government, that there are no geopolitical activity going on in our beloved country?

  11. It is pleasing to see peaceful demonstrations, without distraction of property. True human rights defenders don’t put ethnicity issues ahead of justice.
    All this unrest is certainly not good for the government, but accepting falsified elections would have been even worse…as it would have led to an even greater spirit of impunity among the DPP led government.
    We should be praying that the judges will be led by the spirit of justice. Yes we are one of the poorest nations, but it is a beautiful and peaceful poor country.
    I would rather be poor and at peace than to acquire huge amounts that cannot be enjoyed for lack of peace.
    The Truth will always prevail!
    May God bless our country.

    2. It was indeed peaceful demos coz police are tired of supporting government, after all the cadets are tired as well of being used

  13. Kodi ngati mademo apangitsa kuchoka Jane asah ?koma outcome ya Court ndi kamulepo osati mademo inu pitilizani mpaka 2024 woooh mukafuna kuotcha Lilongwe yo wotchani koma osathawira ku BT.

  14. More power to the fearless HRDC for the demonstrations. More fire… May God bless you as you rescue us from the pangs of this thieving government.

    1. Police have been shamed seeing peaceful demos on Wednesday under the control of MDF. What proof do people now want to conclude that Police coach dpp cadets to join the demos and cause violence. Mps dont ever confirm mwapasa as IG. Adakweranso mwachinyengo munthuyo onse ma bwana ake udabwa. Thyolo boy/Chiladulo. BRAVO!! MDF

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