Arrests Over MBC Raid
Police in Blantyre arrested two men, Yonah Green Malunga and Stone Mwamadi, on suspicion of intimidating Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) Director General George Kasakula.
The arrests followed reports that the two confronted Kasakula over critical comments he had made about President Peter Mutharika during the recent campaign period.
Preliminary reports suggest Malunga and Mwamadi forced the Director General to record a public apology that was aired on MBC television, accusing him of insulting the President.
Southern Region Police deputy spokesperson Beatrice Mikuwa confirmed the suspects were taken into custody and stated they would appear in court once necessary legal procedures were completed.
However, the two suspects were later released.
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Author's summary: Police arrest two suspects over MBC raid.