TAG: Malawi

Malawi: Letter to Human Rights Commission about LGBTI rights

August 17, 2017 Malawi Human Rights Commission Off Paul Kagame Road Private Bag 378 Private Lilongwe 3, Malawi To: Mr. David Nungu Executive Secretary CC: Mr. Pacharo Kayira Human Rights Section Malawi Ministry of Justice Re: Roadmap for implementing a public inquiry into LGBTI rights Dear Mr. Nungu, Human Rights […]

Gay couple freed by Malawi presidential pardon, future uncertain

Malawi: Gay couple Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga walked free after Malawi president Bingu wa Mutharika pardoned and ordered the release of the men who were sentenced to 14-year prison with hard labour. Read more.

Malawi gay couple jailed for indecency

Malawi: A gay couple is facing a possible 14 years in prison with hard labour after becoming the first one to declare their commitment in a public ceremony.

Gay couple arrested in Malawi

Malawi: Human rights groups in Malawi have leapt to the defense of two gay men who were arrested after marrying in the country’s first public same-sex ceremony. The men were charged in court. Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga, pleaded not guilty before a court in Blantyre to charges of indecency.

TAG: Malawi

Malawi: Letter to Human Rights Commission about LGBTI rights

Gay couple freed by Malawi presidential pardon, future uncertain

Malawi gay couple jailed for indecency

Gay couple arrested in Malawi

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