-“We call on the Government to stop the use of force and urge prompt, impartial and transparent investigations into these allegations of grave human rights violations.”- (From UN Human Rights Office) We have been following with great concern the reports of human rights violations in the context of last week’s anti-government demonstrations in Malawi, including the reported killings of several protestors through the excessive use of force by the security forces. We call on the Government to stop the use of force and urge prompt, impartial and transparent investigations into these allegations of grave human rights violations. We are extremely worried about reports of arrests of large numbers of people during the demonstrations, and death threats against several leaders of the protests following President Bingu wa Mutharika's announcement via radio that eight people he specifically named would be arrested. We urge the Government to cease the use of mass arrests and threats to silence opponents. We have furthermore received reports that the government has shut down news websites and social media networks and has blocked signals from radio stations. Journalists have also reportedly been targeted and subject to violence and intimidation. We urge the authorities to respect the freedom of expression.” More Related Reports at “War Crimes Justice Channel” diplomaticallyincorrect.org/c/war-crimes-justice

 By Ambassador Muhamed Sacirbey

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