On 29 September 2017, Laura Miti, Sean Tembo, Fumba Chama, Bornwell Mwewa, Lewis Mwape and Mika Mwambazi were arrested in terms of section 127 of the Penal Code which provides…
Staff Writer21 December 2018
In March 2015, the applicant was arrested by police whilst on his way to the market where he works as a street vendor. He was charged with the offence of…
Staff Writer28 January 2017
Factual Background In November 2016, 21 persons were charged with the offence of common nuisance contrary to section 168 of the Penal Code. The police alleged that they were found…
Staff Writer22 December 2016
SALC worked with the Transformation Resource Centre (TRC) and Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace, Lesotho (CCJP) and the wives of 23 soldiers of the Lesotho Defence Force (LDF) to support the…
Staff Writer29 April 2016
OMCT-SOS Torture Network Paris-Geneva, November 28, 2013. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, an FIDH-OMCT joint programme, welcomes the acquittal of Mr. Abel Chikomo, Executive Director of the…
Staff Writer28 November 2013
It was, Malawian police say, a routine sweep for criminals at one of the country’s busiest border posts. They were looking for criminals. But when the police arrested 14 prostitutes…
Staff Writer12 October 2009