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BHRC issues statement of concern following the arrest of Malawian lawyer and former Attorney-General Mr Ralph Kasambara

On 16 February 2012, the BHRC issued a statement following the arrest of Malawian lawyer and former Attorney-General Mr Ralph Kasambara, and the circumstances around his then-ongoing detention in prison.

Following the press release, BHRC Vice-Chair Kirsty Brimelow QC was interviewed by Malawian radio stations and the BBC World Service.

16th February 201214th October 2016
In News, Statements of Concern
Country: Malawi

Region: Africa



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More from this country:

  • BHRC Statement of Concern regarding fundamental human rights in Malawi
  • Statement of concern regarding recent events in Malawi.
  • Submission to the Malawi Special Law Commission established to review the Witchcraft Act Cap. 7:02
  • Library Resources for Lawyers – Malawi, Bostswana, Uganda
  • Mission Report – Malawi

More on these issues:

  • Zimbabwe: Systematic and Targeted Intimidation of Lawyers and Others Amidst Deteriorating Human Rights Situation
  • Zimbabwe: Bar Council and BHRC joint statement on the Zimbabwean Magistrate’s ruling against lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa
  • Joint Statement: Arbitrary Suspension of Tanzanian Lawyer and Former President of the Tanganyika Law Society, Ms Fatma Karume
  • BHRC issues statement by QC on recent fair trial abuses in Zimbabwe after observing trials in Harare.
  • BHRC calls for Zimbabwe to cease state violence and protect the rights of children amid concern for fair trials and freedom of expression

Related BHRC Projects:

  • Malawi: Public Interest Case Support
  • Nigeria: Child Rights Training
  • Nigeria: Child Protection Networks
  • Zimbabwe: Tracking Expression
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