In Malawi, HRDC accuses Mutharika of weakening institutions
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Malawi24
Malawi's Human Rights Defenders Coalition accuses President Peter Mutharika of weakening institutions, silencing critics and protecting figures close to those in power. In its review of the first year of his term, it also denounces the sidelining of Vice-President Jane Ansah and the deterioration of public services, according to Malawi24.
The Human Rights Defenders Coalition of Malawi (HRDC) has accused President Peter Mutharika of weakening independent institutions and protecting figures linked to those in power. It says that his first anniversary at the head of the country has been accompanied by a worsening of Malawians' difficulties, according to Malawi24.
The coalition also denounced the silencing of critics, rising taxes and the deterioration of public services, which it says are weighing on ordinary households. It further said that Mutharika is sidelining Jane Ansah, Malawi's first vice-president.
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