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‘RUMPHI DEMOS CANNOT STOP, IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT’ -HRDC

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC)  Coordinator for demonstrations in Rumphi district has said that people will not stop conducting demonstrations in the district because demonstrating is ones constitutional right and that Rumphi district shares concerns that protesters in other areas have.

Moir Walita said this when he was summoned for a meeting with Chiefs in the district.

In a meeting, acting paramount Chief Chikulamayembe and Senior Chief Mwankhunikila asked Walita to stop Anti- Jane Ansah and Quota must fall protests in the district saying demonstrations results into violence injuring people and destroying businesses in the district.

But Walita insisted that demonstrations cannot stop saying it is a constitutional right and that Rumphi is one of the districts affected by quota system among others.

“If you talk of quota system, Rumphi district is one of the most affected districts. Learners here are suffering because of the system. Pupils are being deprived spaces in secondary schools and those that have passed MSCE are being denied spaces in public universities. So there is no way people here would allow to continue being victimized,” said Walita.

On demonstrations to do with elections Walita said he is just a member and has no power to stop demos but HRDC chairpersons.

“About demos to do with elections, those are organized by HRDC leadership and Iam only a member so I cannot stop them from conducting the demonstrations,” said Walita.

On the issue of property damage, Walita said there is need for the security agents to conduct themselves professionally.

The development comes after a letter trending on social media showed that HRDC is planning to hold mass demonstrations in the district.

Recently, there was violence during demonstrations in Rumphi that saw shops being looted, police and teachers houses being destroyed and a number of businesses being affected.

 

 

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