President Hastings Kamuzu Banda ordered troops to disperse protesters.
Riots, Rallies and Marches was organised in all areas to protest the government and centre their main demands.
[1][2][3] In Zomba, police fired on protesters and students who threw stones and chanted slogans against the federal government.
A series of pro-democracy campaigns spread nationwide as the military failed to contain the movement and widespread demonstrations organised by pro-democracy campaigners, who staged largely-bloodless disturbances and peaceful protest rallies.
However, the response from the national police forces was violent and preventing physical actions of marches.