source: Face of Malawi; Nyasa Times (Malawi)
actor1: Protesters (Malawi)
actor2: Police Forces of Malawi (2014-)
location: Lilongwe
notes: On 19 February 2021, the police used tear gas to disperse a group of teachers who were gathering in the Lilongwe Community Centre (Lilongwe, Central) for a demonstration to demand risk allowances regarding the re-opening of schools during the coronavirus pandemic. The police stated that the group did not have permission to demonstrate. [size=no report]