Human Rights Watch: At least 11 killed in Mozambique vote protests
- Human Rights Watch reported that at least 11 people were killed and over 50 were injured in police shootings during protests in Mozambique following a disputed presidential election.
- Protests erupted after the ruling Frelimo party's candidate, Daniel Chapo, was declared the winner of the October 9 election, leading to violence.
- The Centre for Democracy and Human Rights also confirmed at least 11 fatalities and highlighted serious flaws in the election process as noted by observers.
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Post-election protests in Mozambique leave 10 dead, dozens injured
Opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane, who came in second but claims victory, has called for renewed protests starting Thursday. Residents in Maputo, anticipating more unrest, were seen stocking up on essentials on Wednesday.

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say
MAPUTO, Mozambique (AP) — At least 10 people were fatally shot by police and dozens of others were injured when authorities cracked down on unrest following Mozambique’s presidential election, two medical groups said, as the country braced Thursday for more protests against a vote criticized as fraudulent by opposition parties and questioned by international observers. […]
Mozambique: Authorities must end post-election assault on protests now
Responding to attacks on protesters and journalists during nationwide demonstrations following Mozambique’s disputed election, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said: “Mozambique’s authorities must immediately halt their escalating assault on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Across the country, police have cracked down on opposition protests with live bullets…
At least 10 shot dead in Mozambique post-election protests, medical associations say
At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations.
At Least 10 Shot Dead in Mozambique Post-Election Protests, Medical Associations Say
At least 10 people were shot dead and another 63 injured by gunfire during post-election protests in Mozambique last week, medical associations said on Wednesday, as the country braced for further demonstrations.
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