The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has dismissed circulating allegations suggesting that the organisation is working in collaboration with the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), describing the rumours as baseless and harmful to its reputation.

Speaking during a press briefing held in Lilongwe, HRDC Chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa emphasised that the coalition remains an independent watchdog whose mandate is to defend human rights without aligning itself with any ruling or opposition political party.

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Kaiyatsa expressed concern over claims that the HRDC is planning to stage violent protests aimed at undermining the newly elected Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) administration.

He clarified that the HRDC does not mobilise demonstrations arbitrarily or without legitimate grounds, and he stressed that the coalition follows due process whenever it calls for public action.