World | Malawi Gay Malawi Couple Separated in Prison Authorities transfer one man to different jail By John Johnson Posted May 26, 2010 2:24 PM CDT Copied Tiwonge Chimbalanga, right, and Steven Monjeza, left back, are led from court in Malawi May 20. (AP Photo/Alex Ntonya) A little extra twist of the knife for the two men in Malawi sentenced to 14 years in prison for the crime of being gay. Authorities sent the men to the same prison but have since transferred one of the partners to a different jail, a human rights activist tells CNN. The men were in separate cells but at least could see each other on occasion. Meanwhile, attorneys expect to file papers for an appeal this week or next. Read These Next The 8 Democrats who bucked party on shutdown have something in common. Porn studio is US' 'most prolific copyright plaintiff.' Hormone therapy for menopause was unfairly demonized, says the FDA. A veteran federal judge resigns to protest Trump. Report an error