Malawi: Pattern of attacks on female journalists — Mercy Matonga, Faith Kaunde, Cathy Maulidi and Aubrey Kuyere

MISA Malawi documented a pattern of physical and online attacks targeting journalists in Malawi in 2025 June 26, 2025 — Physical attacks during demonstrations:Mercy Matonga (Times Group) and Faith Kaunde (contributor, Nation Publications Limited), were attacked and harassed while on assignment covering peaceful demonstrations by unidentified individuals wielding pangas. They were forced to surrender and delete pictures and videos they had taken. Cameraman Aubrey Kuyere (Zodiak Broadcasting Station - ZBS) was also assaulted. Other journalists, demonstrators and bystanders were assaulted while Malawi Police Service (MPS) stood by, failing to enforce the law. MISA Malawi on 27 June 2025 condemned the continued violent attacks and government impunity, citing violations of Section 38 (right to assemble) and Section 35 (Freedom of Expression) of the Republican Constitution https://malawi.misa.org/2025/06/27/misa-malawi-condemns-government-impunity-in-continued-violent-attacks-on-protesters-journalists-others/