Malawi Police Service is now frequently using the cybersecurity law to clamp down on journalists and critical ordinary citizens.
Media violations & victories
Journalist Macmillan Mhone released on police bail
MISA Malawi calls on authorities to drop all charges against the journalist.
MISA Malawi concerned with threats on PIJ’s Gregory Gondwe
Threats on journalists are retrogressive and a threat to democracy.
2023: Just another year of persistent, unwarranted hostility towards journalists in Malawi
The attacks on journalists, in whatever form, instill fear in journalists and promote self-censorship.
Police officers delete pictures in phone of Zodiak’s Raphael Mlozoa
Police officers forced Mlozoa to open the phone gallery and deleted the pictures.
Mzuni students manhandle journalist Jonathan Pasungwi, delete pictures
Let us strive to end impunity for all crimes against journalists
Members of Parliament in Malawi remove sedition as criminal offence
MISA Malawi continues its advocacy against archaic and undemocratic laws.
Malawi moves to repeal laws on sedition
Administrations have often used such laws to silence and punish critical voices.
‘Hacking of Platform for Investigative Journalism website not a mere coincidence’
Join us in the fight for media freedom and to further protect citizen’s right to know.
Malawi High Court refuses to gag newspapers in corruption probe
Constitution of the Republic of Malawi places a premium on freedom of speech and freedom of the press.