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Joint statement on the threats against the independence of judges in Malawi

By 15 June 2020December 9th, 2022Civic Rights Judicial Independence, Civic Rights News, Malawi1 min read

On 15 June 2020, civil society issued a joint statement calling upon Chief Justice Hon. Andrew Nyirenda and Hon. Judge Edward Twea to continue with their functions as judicial officers, and calling on the executive branch of the government of Malawi to respect the independence of the judiciary.Especially at this time when Malawi is heading to a re-run of the presidential elections.

Read the full statement here.

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