Two people were killed today by agents of the Rapid Intervention Unit in the Nicuadala district of Zambezia province, according to the Center for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD). The non-governmental organization has yet to provide more information on the case, including the motives behind the shootings. However, information available to MZNews indicates that...
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Police killed more than 300 people in 86 days of protests
The Mozambique Republic Police (PRM) shot dead 307 people across the country in 86 days of post-election protests, according to Plataforma Decide. According to the civil society organization, 623 people were shot in the same situations. The data also indicates that, as a result of the demonstrations, more than 3,000...
People kill alleged "naparamas" in Namicopo
Residents of the Namiepe area, Namicopo district, Nampula province, lynched two people posing as naparamas at the weekend. Notícias reports that the alleged naparamas intended to steal a motorcycle, but were prevented by the population, who resorted to private justice. About two weeks ago, individuals calling themselves...
Venâncio Mondlane announces a new phase of protests today and accuses the government of killing its citizens
The PODEMOS presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, who was the second most voted in the general elections of October 9, announced today (30), a new phase of protests called "ponta de lance", which will extend until the inauguration, which should take place in mid-January. In an interview with CNN Portugal, Venâncio Mondlane...
Police killed and wounded trying to open Ressano Garcia border
Police from the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) shot dead at least three people in Ressano Garcia when they tried to repel demonstrators who were blocking the crossing at the border crossing. Several people were injured. Among the victims was a young man who was shot twice in the back while he was broadcasting live on the...
Naparamas kill four UIR agents with azagayas
The region of Chimbazo, on the border between the districts of Luabo and Mopeia, experienced an eventful day yesterday. A group of alleged Naparama got involved in clashes with the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) force, which resulted in four policemen being killed. The confrontation is part of the post-election conflict that has already resulted in another 115 deaths....
Police killed four protesters in Marigué
Four people died on Tuesday in the district of Maringué, in Sofala province, after being shot by the police of the Republic of Mozambique. The victims were part of a group of people holding post-election protests. However, the situation evolved into clashes between the population and the police. For a considerable time,...
Ninety deaths, 293 shootings and 3496 detainees in 44 days of strike action
The post-election demonstrations in Mozambique have caused 90 deaths, 293 shootings and 3,496 people detained since October 21 to December 5, according to data from the Decide Platform. According to the Protest Monitoring Report, 12 deaths were recorded between December 4 and 5 alone, seven in Nampula province,...
Emalahleni/Mpumalanga: Police kill five suspected ATM robbers
Police authorities shot dead five people and arrested a sixth in Emalahleni (formerly Witbank) in Mpumalanga this morning, suspected of carrying out robberies at automated teller machines (ATMs). Hawks spokesperson Katlego Mogale said the information was operationalized, leading the team to Schoongezicht, where the group would be...
CDE president killed by people in Inhassunge
The people of Inhassunge district, in Zambezia province, have allegedly beaten to death the President of the District Electoral Commission (CDE). According to Canalmoz, Luís Joaquim Salimo was killed as part of a day and night raid aimed at catching all the police officers and all the prominent members of Frelimo, including...