Namiwa denies treason charges as prosecutors make surprise bid to revoke his bail

Reported by Nyasa Times · Fri 02:02 · Nyasa Times News Desk

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A prominent Malawian activist has pleaded not guilty to treason, as prosecutors launched a shock bid to have his bail revoked — sparking a furious clash with his defence team over the ambush tactics allegedly used. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic…

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