The 1992–1993 Malawian protests was mass demonstrations and violent protests in
Malawi
Malawi (; or aláwi Tumbuka: ''Malaŵi''), officially the Republic of Malawi, is a landlocked country in Southeastern Africa that was formerly known as Nyasaland. It is bordered by Zambia to the west, Tanzania to the north and northeast ...
during which 38 are thought to have lost their lives. Student-led anti-government demonstrations were held in March, leaving 1 dead. Their main demand was to legalise political parties, end single-party rule, reinstate multiparty politics and get political prisoners released, particularly
Chakufwa Chihana
Chakufwa Chihana (23 April 1939 – 12 June 2006) was a Malawian human rights activist, pro-democracy advocate, trade unionist and later, politician. He held the post of Second Vice President in Malawi, under President Bakili Muluzi. He is often ...
. President
Hastings Kamuzu Banda ordered troops to disperse protesters.
Riots
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Riots typically involve destruction of property, public or private. The property targeted ...
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Rallies and
Marches was organised in all areas to protest the government and centre their main demands.
In Zomba, police fired on protesters and students who threw stones and chanted slogans against the federal government. A series of pro-democracy campaigns spread nationwide as the military failed to contain the movement and widespread demonstrations organised by pro-democracy campaigners, who staged largely-bloodless disturbances and peaceful protest rallies. However, the response from the national police forces was violent and preventing physical actions of marches. 3000 workers went on strike, most of whom textile workers protesting the arrest of
Chakufwa Chihana
Chakufwa Chihana (23 April 1939 – 12 June 2006) was a Malawian human rights activist, pro-democracy advocate, trade unionist and later, politician. He held the post of Second Vice President in Malawi, under President Bakili Muluzi. He is often ...
and demanded the release of all political prisoners. Opposition activists staged rallies in the nation and exiled activists staged protests as well.
See also
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2011 Malawian protests
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2019 Malawian protests
The 2019 Malawian protests were a series of nationwide rallies and strikes about government pensions, the results of the 2019 Malawian general election and demands for democratic reforms. Anti-presidential unrest was met with police violence agai ...
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1992 protests
1993 protests
Protests in Malawi
Labor disputes in Malawi