Edward Kambanje spoke to Malawi24 about a violent attack on activist Sylvester Namiwa. The attack happened during protests in Lilongwe on Wednesday. Security forces watched but did not help when thugs beat Namiwa. Kambanje leads Citizens for Credible Elections and called the incident shocking. He said police and military officers failed to protect peaceful demonstrators.
Namiwa called for help from nearby security officers during the beating. The officers appeared unconcerned about the dangerous situation. Kambanje believes this shows political bias among security forces. He accused police leadership of protecting violent groups that work for powerful politicians. The incident raises concerns about selective protection of citizens.
Kambanje warned that democracy faces serious threats from such violence. He said civic freedoms are shrinking rapidly across the country. Citizens for Credible Elections holds security authorities responsible for the attack. The group demands accountability from police and military leaders. Kambanje urged all citizens to speak against political violence.
Namiwa suffered serious injuries and needs medical care. Kambanje visited him after the incident and confirmed his poor condition. The activist is recovering at home but remains in pain. Kambanje described how attackers beat Namiwa like a criminal. He wants justice for all victims of political violence.
Citizens for Credible Elections will continue fighting for electoral reforms. Kambanje did not reveal specific plans for future protests. The group remains committed to its mission despite threats against leaders. Tension grows between civil society groups and government institutions. Pressure mounts for authorities to restore democratic protections.
Namiwa called for help from nearby security officers during the beating. The officers appeared unconcerned about the dangerous situation. Kambanje believes this shows political bias among security forces. He accused police leadership of protecting violent groups that work for powerful politicians. The incident raises concerns about selective protection of citizens.
Kambanje warned that democracy faces serious threats from such violence. He said civic freedoms are shrinking rapidly across the country. Citizens for Credible Elections holds security authorities responsible for the attack. The group demands accountability from police and military leaders. Kambanje urged all citizens to speak against political violence.
Namiwa suffered serious injuries and needs medical care. Kambanje visited him after the incident and confirmed his poor condition. The activist is recovering at home but remains in pain. Kambanje described how attackers beat Namiwa like a criminal. He wants justice for all victims of political violence.
Citizens for Credible Elections will continue fighting for electoral reforms. Kambanje did not reveal specific plans for future protests. The group remains committed to its mission despite threats against leaders. Tension grows between civil society groups and government institutions. Pressure mounts for authorities to restore democratic protections.
