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Malawi Arrest of Human Rights Official Part of Larger Crackdown

Mar 19 2012 - 5:56pm

The arbitrary arrest of John Kapito, chairperson of the Malawi Human Rights Commission, is yet another alarming example of the rapidly deteriorating environment for human rights defenders in Malawi, according to Freedom House.

Issues:

Human Rights Defense, Rule of Law

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa

Freedom Alert

MCC Suspends Funding to Malawi Due to Crackdown

Jul 26 2011 - 7:00pm

On July 26, the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), a US government aid agency, announced it would place an operational hold on all money intended for Malawi while it reviews the agency’s partnership with the country. This announcement comes as a response to the violent crackdown by the Malawian government on demonstrators protesting rising food and fuel prices, as well as what many citizens view as increasingly authoritarian moves by President Bingu wa Mutharika. Nineteen people were killed after Malawian authorities opened fire on assembled protesters and 500 people have since been arrested and detained by authorities, with many civil society leaders and media professionals hiding in fear for their life.

Issues:

Civil Society, Human Rights Defense, U.S. Foreign Policy

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa

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Freedom in Sub-Saharan Africa 2007

Freedom House released an analysis of democracy in sub-Saharan Africa showing that the region has experienced notable increases in freedom over the past generation, although more setbacks than gains were seen in 2006.

Issues:

Democratic Governance

Regions:

Sub-Saharan Africa

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