Australian Concern over Malawi Persecution

◆ Public concern over the persecution of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Malawi continues. Both houses of Australia’s parliament recently discussed the matter. One senator suggested that the government lodge a “protest at this gross violation of political liberty and the inhumane treatment of these people by a fellow member of the Commonwealth.” A representative termed the situation “disgraceful.” In a speech broadcast on the national radio station, another said: “I hope other honourable members will support my call for religious freedom in Malawi . . . that our delegates to the next Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Conference will make this an issue.”

◆ The Mozambique journal Noticias da Beira recently published two articles about victims of religious persecution in Malawi. Many of those who have been persecuted are now located in the Malanguene area of Mozambique, just west of the Malawi border.