Mozambique’s President has urged an end to violent protests following the recent election results, which have sparked unrest and fatalities. Learn more about the calls for calm and the implications for Mozambique’s political stability.
On Tuesday, Mozambique’s president called for an end to the protests regarding the recent election results.
Filipe Nyusi expressed his belief that the protests would ultimately lead to ‘destruction of the country’ and its infrastructure.
Mozambique’s defense minister has cautioned that the military could be deployed to resolve the unrest.
Medical associations report that over a dozen people have been killed and many others injured in recent clashes.
On Tuesday, large groups of people gathered in the streets of Maputo to protest against police violence.
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During the protests, police deployed teargas and gunfire. The country’s Interior Minister defended these actions as necessary to restore public order after demonstrations became violent.
Earlier in October, the country’s electoral commission announced that the ruling party Frelimo emerged victorious in the election held on October 9th, extending its 49-year tenure in power.
Opposition candidates and observers claim that the election was manipulated.
The electoral commission has declined to make a statement.
Meanwhile, the opposition party Podemos has filed an appeal with the constitutional council challenging the results.
