Malawi Prison Services must investigate and discipline prison warders who manhandled two Malawi Broadcasting Corporation journalists at Maula Central Prison in Lilongwe on July 17, 2017.
Media violations
MISA Malawi concerned with assault of MBC reporters by prison warders
MISA Malawi is concerned with reports that prison warders at Maula in Lilongwe manhandled reporters from Malawi Broadcasting Corporation covering the on-going strike by the prison staff.
MISA Malawi calls for reopening of Times Group
MISA Malawi is disturbed by news of the closure this morning of Blantyre Printing and Publishing Company (Times Group) offices by the Malawi Revenue Authority over unpaid taxes.
Statement on arrest of student for criticising the president
MISA Malawi notes the growing intolerance of free speech in the country and calls upon President Peter Mutharika to distance his administration from developments that are tarnishing the image of his government.