Malawi set for fresh anti-government protests

16 August 2011 Malawians taking part in anti-government protests set for 17 August are at risk of being killed or injured by police. Malawians participating in nationwide protests planned for 17 August risk being killed or injured unless the authorities halt the use of live ammunition against anti-government demonstrators, Amnesty International said today.The protests come amid increased harassment and intimidation of activists and other dissenting voices in Malawi. In July, at least 18 people were killed and scores of others injured when police opened fire on protesters in a number of…

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