Victor Mhango
Victor Mhango is the Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights, Education, Advice and Assistance (CHREAA) in Malawi. He is a prominent justice rights activist who has been instrumental in advocating for judicial reforms and improved access to justice in the country. Recently, he commended President Lazarus Chakwera for the establishment of a multi-billion kwacha Chinese-funded Judiciary Complex, which is expected to enhance the efficiency of the justice system and address longstanding logistical challenges in Malawian courts.
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Victor Mhango said the police’s prominence in the report points to systemic failure, not isolated misconduct.
Protectors Turned Predators: Police Named Malawi’s Top Human Rights Abusers in Explosive NSO Report - Malawi Nyasa Times
Malawi· 2026-01-18
Victor Mhango calls prolonged remand a quiet national crisis.
Punished Without Trial: How Malawi’s Justice System Is Quietly Destroying Lives Through Endless Remand - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-18
Victor Mhango expresses concern that secrecy around pardons is eroding trust in the justice system.
Pardon Power Under Fire as Lawyers Warn of Justice Being Undermined - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-11
Victor Mhango, Executive Director of the Centre for Human Rights Education Advice and Assistance, adds that holding on to capital punishment diminishes Malawi’s credibility in justice sector reforms.
Malawi’s Moral Crossroads: How Long Will the Death Penalty Haunt a Nation of Rights? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-12-07
Victor Mhango stated that the system is rigged and no longer a justice process.
Chakwera Slammed for Pardoning Chinese Wildlife Kingpins: “A Betrayal of Malawi’s Conservation Fight” - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-07-07
Victor Mhango has joined the call for accountability, describing the matter as deeply disturbing and a clear violation of basic rights.
Police Brutality or Domestic Revenge? Man Hospitalized After Wife Orders Assault by Fellow Officers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-05-22
Victor Mhango, CHREAA Executive Director, said the new complex is expected to speed up justice delivery.
Justice Rights Activists Hail Chakwera Over Game-Changing Judiciary Complex - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-22
