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Malawi’s century-old witchcraft law leaves door open to mob killings
Seven deaths in southern Malawi expose legal gaps, weak prosecutions and a colonial law that authorities say is no longer fit to manage modern waves of panic-driven violence
Outcry after names removed from petition in Abdul Aziz Panjwani killing case
A public petition demanding arrests in the killing of Abdul Aziz Panjwani has been altered to remove the names of alleged suspects, raising concerns about transparency as…
Malawi faces “ticking time bomb” as witchcraft killings and impunity rise
Rising witchcraft accusations in Malawi are fuelling deadly attacks on elderly people, exposing gaps in justice, social protection and governance