source: Malawi Times; Malawi24; Face of Malawi; GardaWorld; Nation (Malawi)
actor1: Rioters (Malawi)
actor2: Police Forces of Malawi (2014-)
location: Zomba
notes: On 26 January 2021, minibus drivers and conductors threw stones at police officers, who used teargas while raiding spots during demonstrations in Zomba (Zomba, Southern) against the seat capacity rule related to coronavirus measures. The group also burnt tires and blocked roads with stones. In the Chinamwali and Matawale communities, 4 children fainted for being exposed to the teargas and residents were reportedly beat up by the officers. An unidentified number of people, including a police officer were injured. Similar demonstrations were also registered in other regions. [size=no report]