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CSOs Demand Probe into Alleged Political Interference in ESCOM Procurement

By Suleman Chitera A coalition of civil society organizations (CSOs) has called for urgent investigations into alleged political interference in procurement processes at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM), warning that such actions threaten transparency and accountability in public institutions. The organizations, led by the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) and the Human Rights […]

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HRDC Accused of Hypocrisy Over Recent Statement on National Service Challenges

By Suleman Chitera Social commentators have described the recent statement by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) calling for urgent government intervention in the ongoing fuel, water and electricity crises as “hypocritical” and politically motivated. Malawi Freedom Network Urges President-Elect Mutharika to Pardon Petty Offenders and Investigate MCP Corruption In the statement released earlier this […]

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HRDC leader and political expert call for solutions to violence and human rights violations

By Burnett Munthali Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) leader Gift Trapence and political analyst Ernest Thindwa have called on the country’s leaders to find solutions to the escalating violence and human rights violations that continue to undermine the rule of law in Malawi. The two made their statements following a meeting at the National Assembly, […]

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HRDC condemns government’s incompetence over fuel crisis

By Burnett Munthali The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has strongly criticized the Malawian government, declaring that the ongoing fuel crisis is a clear indication of its incompetence in addressing the basic needs of its citizens. In a statement signed by HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence, the coalition has demanded immediate and decisive action from the […]