Malawian couple convicted of 'gross indecency' must be released

Tuesday 18 May 2010 Two men arrested in December after holding an engagement ceremony face up to 14 years in prison. Amnesty International has called on the Malawian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release a couple convicted on Tuesday on charges of "gross indecency" and "unnatural acts". Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga were arrested by police on 28 December 2009 in Blantyre, two days after holding an engagement ceremony in the southern city's Chirimba township. Both have denied the charges. Their sentence is expected on Thursday and they face up to 14 years in prison.…

© Amnestie Internationale - mardi 18 mai 2010