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Malawi: HRDC makes nine demands of Mutharika

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Malawi: HRDC makes nine demands of Mutharika

The Malawian human rights coalition HRDC has made nine demands of President Peter Mutharika, including on the independence of the prosecution service and the Anti-Corruption Bureau. It also called for a presidential explanation of the treatment of First Vice-President Jane Ansah, according to Nyasa Times.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition of Malawi (HRDC) has made nine demands of President Peter Mutharika, calling on him in particular to guarantee the independence of key institutions and address failures in public services, Nyasa Times reports. In a statement published on Saturday, the organisation also questioned the head of state's effective role in running the country.

The text, signed on behalf of the board by vice-president Madalitso Banda and national coordinator Kelvin Chirwa, puts institutional responsibility and accountability at the heart of its demands.

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