A Malawian man, Silaji Maliwa, who was brutally assaulted by 15 Chinese nationals from Sinohydro Corporation Limited in April this yr, is demanding justice after solely two of his attackers had been arrested and charged.

Maliwa, a former worker of Sinohydro Corporation Limited, was working as a pay loader operator on the firm’s premises in Chikwawa District when the incident occurred.

According to Maliwa, the assault started when he was accused of stealing diesel from the machine he operated.

“They locked me right into a room, the place they assaulted me with metallic bars, pangas till I used to be unconscious…they dropped me at a close-by bush half useless…particular due to Samaritan who reported me to police and got here to choose me up…..

They despatched me to hospital the place the Chinese man came over me and pleaded 10 million kwacha….however I denied saying I need justice from the courtroom,” Maliwa recounted.

Maliwa additionally expressed frustration with the police investigation, stating: “To my surprise in court, only two people were arrested, when I asked the police they asked me to shut up…”

This raises considerations in regards to the thoroughness of the investigation and the willingness of the police to carry all perpetrators accountable.

The two Chinese nationals, Allen Cheng and Peng Yongqia, who had been arrested and charged with assault inflicting bodily hurt, pleaded responsible and had been ordered to pay K900,000 as compensation to Maliwa.

However, Maliwa has expressed dissatisfaction with the compensation, describing it as “paltry” contemplating the severity of his accidents.

Maliwa has additionally raised considerations in regards to the lack of accountability for the opposite 13 Chinese nationals concerned within the assault.

He has known as for justice, demanding that these accountable be held accountable for his or her actions.

The case has sparked outrage, with many questioning the leniency of the sentence imposed on the 2 Chinese nationals.

Senior Resident Magistrate Bysonie Masonga imposed a lenient sentence, citing that the defendants had been first-time offenders and had pleaded responsible.

Maliwa’s case has additionally highlighted the necessity for higher safety for Malawian residents from abuse by international nationals.

The Malawian authorities has been criticized for its dealing with of such instances, with many calling for higher accountability and justice.

In a bid to hunt additional justice, Maliwa filed a civil case towards Sinohydro.

The case entered submission on tenth September, with hopes that the listening to would proceed on 1st October.

However, thus far, there was no progress, leaving Maliwa and his household in limbo.

The delay has raised considerations in regards to the effectiveness of the justice system in Malawi and the flexibility of residents to entry justice.

“I just want justice to be served,” Maliwa mentioned.

“I want those responsible to be held accountable for their actions.”

“I want the government to take action to protect its citizens from abuse by foreign nationals.”