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Malawi: Activists in Malawi detained after protest
18 October 2011

Five activists in Malawi were arrested and detained by police on Friday 14 October 2011 for engaging in a peaceful protest outside parliament in Lilongwe. They ...

Urgent Action       AFR 36/003/2011

Malawi urged to release activists | Amnesty International
17 October 2011

Five activists being held after a peaceful protest in Malawi's capital are prisoners of conscience.

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Malawi must arrest Sudan's al-Bashir during visit | Amnesty ...
13 October 2011

Al-Bashir is due in Malawi for a trade summit, despite warrants for his arrest on charges of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes.

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Malawi: Further information: Demonstrations postponed after ...
19 August 2011

Demonstrations that were scheduled to take place in Malawi on 17 August 2011 were postponed by participants after a dialogue was facilitated between members of ...

Urgent Action       AFR 36/002/2011

Malawi set for fresh anti-government protests | Amnesty ...
16 August 2011

Malawians taking part in anti-government protests set for 17 August are at risk of being killed or injured by police.

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Malawi: Crackdown fears for Malawi protests
12 August 2011

Demonstrators may be at risk of being killed or seriously injured if police use excessive force to break up protests due to take place in Malawi on 17 August. In ...

Urgent Action       AFR 36/001/2011

Malawi must investigate protest killings | Amnesty International
21 July 2011

Eight people have been shot by security forces and 44 others, including six children, are being treated for gunshot wounds.

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Violence erupts during Malawi anti-government demonstrations ...
20 July 2011

Two people have reportedly been killed and several journalists severly beaten by security forces as riots erupt across the country.

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Suggested recommendations to States considered in the ninth round ...
1 September 2010

In this document Amnesty International makes recommendations to the governments of various States about the ratification of international human rights standards ...

Document       IOR 41/023/2010

Malawian couple sentenced to 14 years hard labour for 'gross ...
20 May 2010

Tiwonge Chimbalanga and Steven Monjeza were arrested in December two days after holding an engagement ceremony.

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