BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-President Peter Mutharika has appointed former Malawi leader Joyce Banda (JB) to lead a SADC fact-finding mission to Madagascar amid political and security unrest following reports of an attempted coup in the Island nation.
Mutharika is Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence and Security Cooperation.
The mission aims to engage Madagascar’s government and stakeholders to reduce tensions and promote inclusive dialogue.
Banda, a member of the SADC Panel of Elders, will be joined by Mediation Reference Group members Helen Lwegasila Brahim and Ambassador Joey M. Bimha, along with SADC Secretariat representatives.
In a statement, President Mutharika says the mission will engage Madagascar’s government and stakeholders in easing tensions and promoting inclusive dialogue.
The mission also will investigate the root causes of the current political and security crisis.
Mutharika has urged law enforcement agencies to act with professionalism, impartiality, and restraint, in accordance with international human rights standards.
“SADC reiterates its call for all parties involved in the current crisis to choose the path of restraint, peace, and dialogue. No further Malagasy lives should be lost due to the unrest,” says Mutharika.
For her part, Banda has expressed hope that the mission will help restore peace and stability through inclusive and lasting solutions.
There is political unrest in Madagascar.
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