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Gay News: The Malawi gay couple who were sentenced to 14 years hard labour have thanked the President for their release and pardon
By: Nigel Robinson
Steven and Tiwonge say thank you
Steven and Tiwonge say thank you
Malawi gay couple thank President
Steven Monjeza and Tiwonge Chimbalanga who were sentenced to fourteen years’ hard labour for being gay were freed earlier this week by Presidential pardon after Malawi’s President Bingu wa Mutharika met UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.
The sentencing had been met with worldwide criticism.
In their first public statement since their release the two men thanked the President and said:
"The President has demonstrated that he is a caring father, a considerate and tolerant president.
“We wish him good health in his everyday endeavours as he continues leading the country to respecting human rights and to economic prosperity.”
