Administrations have often used such laws to silence and punish critical voices.
Media violations & victories
‘Hacking of Platform for Investigative Journalism website not a mere coincidence’
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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.
Malawi Inspector General must discipline officers who assault journalists
One of the police officers repeatedly hit Malibisa on the chest with a gun.
MISA Malawi concerned with arbitrary arrests, detentions of journalists by police
Media freedom is enshrined in the Republican Constitution.
MISA Malawi condemns assault of journalist Henry Mhango by police officers
Journalism is not a crime.
Gains and losses for Media Freedom, ATI under the Tonse Administration
Tonse administration and its supporters have taken actions aimed at reducing media space and freedoms.
MISA Malawi, MCM condemn attacks on media
Those aggrieved or injured by the media in any way, can report to and engage Media Council of Malawi
MISA Malawi concerned with continued assault of journalists
Media freedom is key to democracy and should be promoted and protected at all cost.
Malawi political parties commit to end attacks on journalists
The parties made the commitments during an interface that MISA Malawi organised in Lilongwe.