Malawi Drops Charges Against Anti-Corruption Chief
Feb 13, 2023 ·
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Malawi has dropped criminal charges against the head of the anti-corruption agency following pressure from the country’s main donors and local civil society groups. Martha Chizuma was facing charges of...
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Malawi has dropped criminal charges against the head of the anti-corruption agency following pressure from the country’s main donors and local civil society groups.
Martha Chizuma was facing charges of criminal defamation over a leaked audio in which she allegedly made remarks suggesting that a number of senior government officials and some judicial officers were hindering the fight against corruption.
The Director of Public Prosecutions says he discontinued the cases following a review and consultation with the attorney general. Ms Chizuma's lawyer however told Voice of America that the charges have not been formally dropped.
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Martha Chizuma was facing charges of criminal defamation over a leaked audio in which she allegedly made remarks suggesting that a number of senior government officials and some judicial officers were hindering the fight against corruption.
The Director of Public Prosecutions says he discontinued the cases following a review and consultation with the attorney general. Ms Chizuma's lawyer however told Voice of America that the charges have not been formally dropped.
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