Malawian journalist arrested over article accusing businessman of corruption

Rights groups condemn arrest of Macmillan Mhone, who was charged with ‘publication of news likely to cause fear and alarm’Human rights watchdogs have condemned the arrest of a journalist in Malawi in connection with an article accusing a wealthy businessman of corruption.Police in Blantyre detained Macmillan Mhone on Monday over a story that was published online last August on the Malawi 24 news site. Continue reading... Continue reading at 'The Guardian'

[ The Guardian | 2024-04-12 04:00:44 UTC ]
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