HRDC at war with itself

By Mayamiko Phiri, Contributor

Internal divisions within the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) have deepened after a grouping of members demanded the immediate convening of an annual general meeting (AGM) to elect new office bearers, accusing the current leadership of poor governance and lack of accountability.

The grouping, calling itself the HRDC ad hoc Committee for Good Governance and Accountability, said it is alarmed that the organization has failed to hold an AGM since 2019...