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MISA Malawi engages police officers on media freedom

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9 Dec, 2022
On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing regions across Malawi. The engagement which took place at Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe focused on the balance between security demands and the need to safeguard Media Freedom. […]

On Friday, December 9, 2022, MISA Malawi engaged senior police officers on Media Freedom. Police Mobile Service (PMS) and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers came from all policing regions across Malawi. The engagement which took place at Bridgeview Hotel in Lilongwe focused on the balance between security demands and the need to safeguard Media Freedom. MISA Malawi organised the engagement in partnership with the U.S Embassy in Malawi. 

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The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) was founded in 1992. Its work focuses on promoting, and advocating for, the unhindered enjoyment of freedom of expression, access to information and a free, independent, diverse and pluralistic media.

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#MediaFreedom #SafetyOfJournalists
@misamalawi & @USEmbassyLLW partnership. https://t.co/lEH7oiQgTm
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U.S. Embassy Lilongwe@USEmbassyLLW
In our ongoing efforts to promote media freedom in 🇲🇼, we partnered with @misamalawi on a workshop for journalists & the Malawi Police Service to discuss ways to build trust between the police and the media, & enhance capacity of journalists on conflict sensitive reporting. https://t.co/iIyAAqq0HL
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In his presentation during the media engagement on safety of journalists, Deputy National PRO @malawi_police, Harry Namwaza, said it is the desire of the service to safeguard #MediaFreedom by developing and maintaining good relationship with the media. Partnership: @USEmbassyLLW https://t.co/exVdcA3ZyZ
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#Media #PublicProcurement #SocialAccountability #GoodGovernance https://t.co/3iGBershHS
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PPDA_MW@MwPpda
Today we engage members of the media to talk all things public procurement in Malawi. Members of the media are a critical stakeholder in promoting #socialaccountability and #Governance hence building their capacity. @misamalawi @mediacouncilmw https://t.co/s0drwGloAe
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