Hundreds of people, mostly the youth braved rains in Lilongwe to participate in the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) sanctioned march to commemorate the International Human Rights Day and protests against rights infringements the country has witnessed lately. Chairperson of HRDC Timothy Mtambo asked Malawians to stand up for their rights. He said it was […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says the outcome of the landmark presidential case will not affect its stance on Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah that she stands down at the pollster. HRDC vice chairperson Gift Trapence said the rights activists strongly believe that Ansah has presided over a highly manipulated presidential election, hence […]
Outspoken politician Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo has given a thumbs up to Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leaders for their continued fight against human rights abuses in the country. Mwenifumbo said this on Saturday in Mzuzu when HRDC held a special event to honour Alliance for Democracy (Aford) leader Chakufwa Chihana and those butchered in cold […]
The Human Rights Defender Coalition (HRDC) has said it wants Malawi’s pro-democrcay hero Chakufwa Tom Chihana to be honoured with statue. HRDC chairman, Timothy Mtambo made the declaration at Rumphi Boma during a public meeting. He said they want to recognise the role Chihana played in his brave fight against one party dictatorship and champion […]
Malawi government has been asked to follow the law in replacing Financial Intelligence Authority (FIA) director general Atuweni Juwayeyi Agbermodji whose contract expired. Government has decided not to extend Atuweni’s contract. But British High Commissioner to Malawi Holly Tett and Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) described the outgoing FIA head as “professional.” According to Tett, […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) says the cancellation of the December 4 protests against Livimbo school land grabbing has not affected the December 10 anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations. HRDC cancelled the December 4 land grabbing protests after meeting ministry of Lands officials at Livimbo primary school in Lilongwe where they were convinced the school land had […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has suspended demonstrations against illegal land sales and corruption, saying the orgnaisation has demanded timelines within which government will take action against the encroachment of Livimbo school. HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo announced the suspension after a half day meeting with the stakeholders and high level team from the Ministry of […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has said it will resume the anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations and that more issues will be raised in their protests marches, saying the grouping will never retreat in pushing for Ansah’s resignation as Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson for mismanagement of May 21 polls. HRDC leaders said this on Sunday when […]
Officials from Truck Drivers Association have told Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) hands off on the impending December 2 strike. Spokesperson for the association Paul Kachitsa said the truck drivers do not want the strike for better pay to be highly politicized. “They should stay away from the strike. In fact, we want truck drivers […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has rebuffed Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development on the call for a round table discussion on issues surrounding the plot at Livimbo School in Lilongwe’s Area 2. Addressing the media in Lilongwe, HRDC member Charles Kajoloweka said the grouping decided not to be part of of the discussions […]
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) will embark on national wide citizens rallies with the first to be held at Nsundwe on Sunday, November 24. This was disclosed in Lilongwe on Friday during the presser which HRDC held where the grouping has also endorsed the truck drivers demonstrations slated for December 3. HRDC chairperson Timothy […]
Rights activists, the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have set December 10 for fresh wave of protests which they have dubbed ‘justice march.’ HRDC chairperson Timothy Mtambo said the protests have been organised to force the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson Jane Ansah resign as well as against the rampant sale of public land including […]
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has warned government that it will mobilised the citizenry to take to the streets and protests the land grabs if government does not reverse any dubious transactions in relation to the sale of Livimbo School in Lilongwe within five days. The five-day ultimatum follows revelations by the Legal Affairs […]
Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has called off demonstrations which were to take place Wednesday in Karonga calling for Jane Ansah to resign as Malawi Electotal Commission (MEC) chairperson for allegedly compromising herself and mismanaging the May 21 Tripartite Elections and purportedly favouring President Peter Mutharika. The protests were supposed to end on Friday, according […]
President Peter Mutharika has for the second time refused to replace two commissioners at Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC), saying the issue is in court. Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) obtained a court injunction restraining the swearing in ceremony of two commissioners; Baldwin Chiyamwaka and Cecelia Kotima. HRDC argues that the appointment of the two […]
Country wide anti-Jane Ansah demonstrations organized by Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC), have compromised construction of Mzimba District Council Office Complex following damage and looting of K40 million worth equipment and building materials. The loss was disclosed Monday by Managing Director of DEC Construction Company, Dan Chale, when Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, […]
Malawi Law Society has told Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) to stop organizing protests on issues which are a matter of contention in a court of law. This is a direct reference to anti-Jane Ansah protests which HRDC has been organizing for five months now to force the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) chairperson resign following […]
Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has condemned the attacks on human rights activists and appealed to government to provide maximum protection to the rights defenders, particularly now that the country is witnessing incidences of political violence. MHRC executive secretary David Nungu said this after Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) Central Region chairperson Reverend MacDonald Sembereka […]