Malata questions HRDC’s ultimatum to President Mutharika | Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Malata questions HRDC’s ultimatum to President Mutharika | Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi

Human rights activist Billy Malata has questioned the decision by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) to issue a 21-day ultimatum to President Arthur Peter Mutharika over corruption concerns. In a statement, Concerned Citizens Organisation leader Billy Malata argued that the move raises concerns about consistency and effectiveness in the fight against corruption. He noted […] The post Malata questions HRDC’s ultimatum to President Muthar…

HRDC Demands Law Changes After DPP Drops Cases Involving Top Officials, Calls for Public Explanations - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has mounted a forceful push for legal reforms governing how criminal cases are discontinued, arguing that the current framework grants excessive, opaque powers to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) and risks eroding public trust in the justice system. The demand follows a string of high-profile discontinuances involving politically […] The post HRDC Demands Law Changes After DPP Drops Cases Invo…

Malawians Will Not Be Misled Again: Questions Over HRDC’s Role in National Stability

By Suleman Chitera As Malawi continues on what many see as a path toward economic and political recovery, a growing chorus of voices is pushing back against what they describe as destabilizing activism by the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC). The criticism is not merely emotional—it reflects a deeper concern about credibility, consistency, and possible political alignment. At the center of the debate is a fundamental question: whose inter…