Mozambique Elections: At least three protesters killed in Maringué

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Mozambique Elections: At least three protesters killed in Maringué

2:03 CAT | 10 Dec 2024

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At least three people died and one was injured in demonstrations in Maringue district, northern Sofala province, on Monday (09-12).

The victims were supporters of presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane and the extra-parliamentary party Podemos, shot in clashes with the police, Maria Almija, administrator of Maringue, told Lusa.

The unrest began in the morning, when a group of young people set up barricades on the main road leading to the town of Maringue, aiming, according to Maria Almija, to proceed to the local district command and set it on fire.

“Fire was then opened on these protesters, and three of them were killed. One is injured and receiving care at the local district hospital,” and at least five people were arrested as a result of the skirmishes, she added.

Since October 21, Mozambique has experienced successive strikes and demonstrations, called by presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, who is contesting the results of the October 9 general elections.

At least 103 people have died in the demonstrations since October 21, according to an update issued on Sunday (08-12) by the electoral platform Decide.

According to the Decide report, from December 3 to 7 alone, 27 fatalities were recorded in the current phase of demonstrations – 10 in Gaza, eight in Nampula, and three deaths in Cabo Delgado.

Previously, that NGO had also counted at least 274 people shot during demonstrations and strikes challenging the election results since October 21, and 3,450 detained.

The announcement by the CNE on October 24, of the results of the October 9 elections, in which it attributed victory to Frelimo candidate Daniel Chapo with 70.67% of the votes, sparked popular protests, called by the also presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, which have degenerated into violent clashes with the police.

According to the CNE, Mondlane came in second place, with 20.32%, but he does not recognize the results, which still have to be validated and proclaimed by the Constitutional Council.

Source: Lusa