Tag: HRDC

DPP MPs attack reporters at Parliament, MISA Malawi fires warning shots

Published on February 20, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has condemned Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliaments for attacking Journalists […]

Mtambo Says He will Not Apologies for Calling Parliamentarians ‘Childish’

Published on February 20, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC Chairperson Timothy Mtambo has said he will not apologies for calling Parliamentarians childish. This follows […]

HRDC shifts Parliament vigils to Friday

Published on February 19, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition has announced the change of date for the planned vigils slated to be held at […]

Chaos in Parliament as Mtambo, Trapence step in

Published on February 18, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

Speaker of the National Assembly Catherine Gotani Hara has suspended proceedings prematurely following disagreement over the presence of Human Right […]

UDF denies joining forces with DPP to rejects Electoral Reform Bills

Published on February 18, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The United Democratic Front (UDF) has distanced itself from rumours hovering on the social media that the party has joined […]

HRDC to hold vigil at Parliament from Wednesday

Published on February 18, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

The Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) led by its Chairperson Timothy Mtambo will from Wednesday hold a vigil at Parliament […]

‘MEC to Continue Operating Despite Closure’ – Mwafulirwa

Published on February 14, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) says the closure of its offices by protesters has not affected the commission’s operations. MEC […]

MEC Offices Sealed!

Published on February 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has finally shutdown Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices in Blantyre. As promised earlier, HRDC vowed […]

MDF Block Protesters From Going to MEC Offices in Blantyre

Published on February 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Malawi Defense Force has blocked the road at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital to restrain demonstrators from going to Malawi Electoral Commission […]

DPP in for ‘Restoration of Democratic Justice’ Demonstrations

Published on February 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has set days for demonstrations dubbed ‘restoration of democratic justice’ This follows the ruling by Constitutional […]

MEC Shutdown Demos On Today

Published on February 13, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Malawians today take to the streets pushing for the resignation of the Malawi Electoral Commission Chairperson, Jane Ansah, Commissioners and […]

‘If Supreme Court Finds Me Wrong, I Will Resign’ – Jane Ansah

Published on February 12, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Finally, Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Justice Jane Ansah has given a hint on the calls of her resignation calls she […]

HRDC ready for MEC lockdown demonstrations

Published on February 12, 2020 by Robert Ngwira

All is set for national wide protest organized by Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) led by Timothy Mtambo aimed at […]

UTM Endorses HRDC Demos

Published on February 11, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

United Transformation Movement (UTM has endorsed the upcoming demonstrations by the Human Right Defenders Coalition (HRDC) on Thursday across the […]

HRDC Announces ‘MEC Shutdown’, Calls’ Malawians to Buy Locks to Seal Off MEC Offices

Published on February 10, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Organizers of Anti-Ansah demonstrations Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have announced that on Thursday, February 13, 2020 is the day […]

HRDC’s Demands Following ConCourt Judgment

Published on February 7, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has made a number of demands in line with the Constitutional Court Judgment delivered […]

HRDC To Close MEC Offices to Force Jane Ansah Out

Published on February 7, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

Organizers of Anti-Ansah demonstrations, Human Rights Defenders Coalition Have said they will close Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) offices as one […]

Young Feminists Network to Hold Protest on Saturday Over Abuse of Women

Published on January 31, 2020 by Flora Mitumba

A newly formed grouping that is advocating for women rights has announced of fresh demonstrations against the recent abuse of […]