The head of the central assistance brigade for Maputo province and a member of the political commission, Verônica Macamo, on Friday (22) repudiated the violent demonstrations, which she considers illegal. "Demonstration is a right. It's true that it's a right that also demands it, because the law says that we have the right to demonstrate, but...
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Post-election protests: SADC has limited itself to expressing condolences on the situation in Mozambique
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) limited itself to expressing "condolences to the government and people of Mozambique for the lives lost during the post-election violence", and reaffirmed its commitment to working with the country to ensure peace, security and stability. According to a VOA publication, this position was taken at a summit of...
Post-election protests: 34 PODEMOS supporters arrested on vandalism charges in Nampula
The Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM), in Nampula province, arrested 34 supporters of the Optimist for the Development of Mozambique (PODEMOS) party, allegedly for setting fire to houses and tires on public roads, restricting the movement of people and goods during the demonstration called by the presidential candidate supported by the respective party, Venâncio Mondlane. In a...
European Union calls for "restraint and calm on all sides" in the face of post-election protests
In a message published on the social network X, the Vice-President of the European Commission, Josep Borrell, said he had spoken on the phone with the head of the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) Laura Ballarín Cereza about the protests against the election results in Mozambique. "We agree on the need for accountability, respect for the rule of law, transparency and...