Human Rights Watch: At least 11 killed in Mozambique vote protests
- At least 10 people were fatally shot by police following Mozambique's presidential election, and dozens more were injured, as reported by two medical groups.
- Human Rights Watch stated that the death toll was at least 11, with gunfire injuries affecting 63 individuals during protests from Oct. 18 to Oct. 26.
- Opposition parties accused the government of election fraud, while international observers noted irregularities in vote counting after the election.
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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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