Malawi's Bloody Crackdown -- Mail And GuardianMalawi journalists were beaten by police in churches and hospitals in Lilongwe, and were blamed for the demonstrations that swept the country last week.
The country's radio stations were also shut down in the "national interest".
Eighteen people lost their lives last week, after riot police unleashed brutal violence on Malawians protesting against the increasing authoritarianism of President Bingu wa Mutharika. Protestors also cited a lack of foreign currency, fuel shortages, poor governance, lack of respect for the rule of law and frequent power failures.
Meanwhile, Mutharika accused the protesters of being "led by Satan", in an address to the nation.
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More News On The Unrest In Malawi
Malawi Opposition, Civil Groups Threaten More Protests on Fuel, Currency -- Bloomberg
Struggling economy behind Malawians’ rage -- Globe And Mail
Malawians rise against Bingu, 18 die -- Africa News
Malawi president threatens protesters -- Financial Times
Malawi threatens to 'smoke out' protesters -- The Independent
Malawi president blames opposition for deaths -- Al Jazeera
Malawi activists 'in hiding after Mutharika threat' -- BBC
Key Malawi protest leaders in hiding: activist -- AFP
Malawi army chief axed -- News24
Malawi riots a warning to government: analysts -- AFP
ANALYSIS-Mutharika propelling Malawi to uncertain future -- Reuters
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