Malawi High Court upholds MEC's ID requirement for voter registration, dismissing a rights challenge.

Malawi's High Court has upheld the Malawi Electoral Commission's (MEC) requirement for national IDs as the only identification for voter registration, dismissing a challenge that claimed this infringed on citizens' rights. The court ruled that blocking the requirement would violate the law and directed the National Registration Bureau (NRB) to assist with voter registration services. This decision highlights ongoing debates about electoral access in Malawi.

October 25, 2024
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