The Civil Society Elections Integrity Forum issued a condemnation on Thursday regarding violent episodes affecting Mangochi and Machinga districts before the upcoming general elections. Attackers damaged Malawi Congress Party vehicles in M'baluku and Nselema areas through stone-throwing incidents that targeted transport used by regional party officials. Sammy Aaron from the Eastern Region chapter signed the organization's response statement expressing alarm about these democratic disruptions.
The advocacy group urged restraint from political entities and their followers while emphasizing peaceful campaign conduct. Traditional and religious authorities received appeals to guide citizens toward nonviolent political participation. Law enforcement agencies must investigate these attacks and prosecute responsible individuals according to the forum's recommendations. Citizens should reject manipulation by politicians who promote conflict for personal benefit rather than national interests.
The advocacy group urged restraint from political entities and their followers while emphasizing peaceful campaign conduct. Traditional and religious authorities received appeals to guide citizens toward nonviolent political participation. Law enforcement agencies must investigate these attacks and prosecute responsible individuals according to the forum's recommendations. Citizens should reject manipulation by politicians who promote conflict for personal benefit rather than national interests.
