Poet, scholar, and literary critic Mapanje was arrested after publication of his first book, which the Malawi government subsequently banned. He was detained without charge from September 1987 until May 1991, during which time he wrote two poetry collections. He lives in exile in York.
Jack Mapanje
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Poet
Country:Malawi
Region:Sub-Saharan Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Displaced/In Exile