- Over the weekend, the Guardian published this letter from Elton John: My friend, President Mutharika, show compassionIn the spirit of your fight against Aids, free Monjeza and Chimbalanga – an open letter to the president of Malawi.
- Also from the Guardian -- Malawi frees jailed gay couple -- President pardons pair 'on humanitarian grounds' after meeting UN secretary general Ban Ki-moon
- UN News Centre reported: In Malawi, Ban welcomes pardoning of gay couple.
- BBC News Reports: Malawi gay couple released after presidential pardon.
- Associated Press reports: Freed Malawi gay couple keep low profile after pardon, warned homosexuality remains illegal.
