Idriss Ali Nassah

Idriss Ali Nassah

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Idriss Ali Nassah is a Senior Africa Researcher at Human Rights Watch (HRW), where he focuses on human rights issues across the continent. With extensive experience in research and advocacy, he plays a crucial role in investigating and documenting human rights violations, particularly in conflict zones. Recently, Nassah has been involved in verifying claims regarding Malawian girls allegedly trapped in a Russian military-industrial zone, highlighting the complexities of human trafficking and forced labor.

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Idriss Ali Nassah warned that Malawi’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party is being consumed by an internal power struggle.

‘Vultures are circling’: DPP rocked by power struggle, commentator warns - Politics News Malawi
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
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Idriss Ali Nassah is a social media activist who criticized Norman Chisale's multiple roles and argued that his election into Parliament should never have happened.

Public Questions Why Chisale Is Lawmaker and Presidential Guard at Once: Govt Says its Legal, Critics Say its Wrong - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-17
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Activist Idriss Ali Nassah questions Chisale’s dual role as MP and presidential bodyguard.

Activist Idriss Ali Nassah questions Chisale’s dual role as MP and presidential bodyguard: “Parliament should not have happened for Chisale.” - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2026-02-16
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HRW Senior Africa Researcher Idriss Ali Nassah told this publication that consultations are underway.

Malawi Moves to Trace Girls Reportedly Trapped in Russia - Malawi Nyasa Times
Nyasa Times – popular Malawian online publication·MalawiMalawi· 2025-11-08
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