1992-1993 Malawian protests

The 1992-1993 Malawian protests was mass demonstrations and violent protests in Malawi and strikes that closed the nation between 1992-1993. 38 are thought to have lost their lives during clashes and battles in the nationwide protests. Riots occurred as student-led anti-government demonstrations was held in March, leaving 1 dead in violent clashes that followed. Their main demands was to legalise political parties, end single-party rule, and instate multiparty politics and To get political prisoners released, particularly Chakufwa Chihana. From March 1992 till June 1993, a wave of popular demonstrations and violent clashes hit the country hard as their frustration grew; the protests first brewed after the Revolutions of 1989 and the fall of communism. President Hastings Kamuzu Banda ordered troops to disperse protesters. Riots, Rallies and Marches was organised in all areas to protest the government and centre their main demands.[1][2][3]

1992-1993 Malawian protests
DateMarch 8, 1992 – June 29, 1993
Location
Malawi
Caused by
  • Governmental corruption and hardships
Goals
MethodsDemonstrations, Rallies, Marches, Strikes
Resulted in
  • Protests suppressed by force
  • End of government and overthrow of government
  • New constitution signed
Deaths and injuries
Death(s)38

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 and demanded the release of all political prisoners. Opposition activists staged rallies in the nation and exiled activists staged protests as well.[4]

See also

References
  1. ""Born-Again Politicians Hijacked Our Revolution!": Reassessing Malawi's Transition to Democracy". JSTOR. 2004.
  2. "From Despotism to Democracy: The Rise of Multiparty Politics in Malawi". JSTOR. June 1997.
  3. "'A Moment of Truth'? The Church and Political Change in Malawi, 1992". JSTOR. June 1995.
  4. "Malawians bring down a dictator, 1992-1993". Nonviolent Database. 2 August 2011.
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