Mozambique protests erupt after police use tear gas on opposition leader Mondlane amid election fraud allegations.

In Mozambique, tensions escalated after police used tear gas on opposition leader Venancio Mondlane and his supporters during protests in Maputo. The unrest follows a disputed presidential election on October 9, where the ruling Frelimo party is expected to extend its 49-year rule. Mondlane has alleged election fraud and called for a nationwide shutdown. The European Union and UN have demanded investigations into the recent killings of two opposition figures, viewed as politically motivated.

October 21, 2024
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