The Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRC) has expressed concern over the continued detention of MCP Secretary General Richard Chimwendo Banda without formal charges, calling for due process, speedy investigations, and an urgent ruling on his pending bail application.
Civil society groups HRCC and FND have praised President Arthur Peter Mutharika for promoting inclusivity and diversity in his cabinet and public appointments, urging his administration to match representation with integrity, accountability, and effective governance.
Four civil society organisations held a media briefing in Lilongwe to express their concerns about the upcoming general elections scheduled for September 16. These organisations included the Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum (CSEIF), the National Advocacy Platform (NAP), and the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC).
Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) has cautioned President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera against acting on advice that could have detrimental implications and in counter to rule of law.
