António Guterres again calls for "peaceful solution" to Mozambique crisis

António Guterres volta a apelar “solução pacífica” para crise em Moçambique

The Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) says he is concerned about the violence in Mozambique and urges political leaders to seek a "peaceful solution" to the post-election crisis.

Following the escape of more than 1,500 detainees from the high security prison in Machava on Christmas Day, the Brazilian government is also following the situation "with concern" and is calling for "maximum restraint".

In a note issued early Thursday evening (26), António Guterres' associate spokeswoman wrote that he had taken note of the Constitutional Council's announcement on the result of the general elections held on October 9, 2024.

"The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election violence, which has resulted in loss of life and the destruction of public and private property," says Stéphanie Tremblay, in a publication by the VOA.

"He calls on all political leaders and relevant national stakeholders to defuse tensions, including meaningful dialogue, legal redress, refraining from the use of violence and redoubling efforts to find a peaceful solution to the ongoing crisis in a constructive manner, which is essential for the collective future of Mozambicans," says Trembay, concluding that Guterres "continues to follow developments closely".

Last Friday (20), in a meeting with the Mozambican Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, Verónica Macamo, in New York, the Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN), António Guterres, addressed the post-election tension that has plagued Mozambique since October, expressing some optimism about the solution to the problem, suggesting that dialogue be prioritized.

In Maputo, the Mozambican capital after the escape of more than 1,500 prisoners, 33 of whom died, the Decide Electoral Platform reported that since the elections were held on October 9, 252 people have lost their lives during the protests that erupted in the country.

Half of the deaths, 125, were recorded between December 23 and 26, mostly in Maputo province.

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