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Three Years Without Charges | Malawi News
Chikondi Samela, locked up for three years without ever being formally charged in the murder of her younger sister, says daily hope for justice has turned to despair — and she’s not alone. Pregnant when arrested and giving birth behind bars, Samela and six other women at Thyolo Female Prison are held without court appearances, violating legal norms and straining prison resources. Officials admit it’s wrong, but powerless to fix it. The Parliamentary Women’s Caucus is stepping in, partnering with legal advocates to push for overdue court hearings — as a recent audit reveals widespread wrongful…
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