The Public Affairs Committee (PAC) held a press conference and passed a resolution on Thursday, March 15th that called for the resignation of the State President within 60 days or a referendum within 90 days to seek a new mandate from Malawian voters or risk a mass civil protest. Obviously, this may have security implications. Currently the VSO safe houses in Malawi are being stalked with supplies in case the situation escalates.
Despite my interest in politics, I do not have an opinion on the situation and being a newcomer to the country I can only go by newspaper articles and hearsay, and I have rarely heard anyone talk politics around me. My roommate says she has heard political songs played in the minibuses and when this happens it means that something is quietly simmering beneath everyday political conversation.
Last year, on July 20th the Malawi was engulfed in protests and riots against the ruling party, which left several people dead and many others injured. In addition, there was widespread destruction of property across the country's major cities. I am not at liberty to inform you about what may cause such hostility, nor am I an expert on Malawian politics, but if you are interested African newspapers are available online.
No comments:
Post a Comment