Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Man arrested for insulting president


Report made available online says A malawian citizen who insulted President Joyce Banda has been arrested under tough old laws which prevent citizens from making remarks undermining the authority...is that a democratic  system?
According to the report, Japhet Chirwa, the 37-year-old man has been charged with breaching the peace on Tuesday, after he allegedly called President Jo "stupid."....well may be that is rude!


Japhet Chirwa is

believed to have called the head of state "stupid and a failure" after a failed bid to change the name in his passport, police spokesman Maurice Chapola told AFP...talk about a wrong way to let off steam.

"He got furious and started talking ill of the president," said Chapola, speaking from the northern city of Mzuzu. 
Chirwa has been charged with conduct likely to cause a breach of the peace, which could carry a fine or a six-month custodial sentence. He is expected to appear in court later this week....what do you think? Democracy from the back or what? 

Thanks Tb
From Dubai

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