Mozambique’s October 9 elections have plunged the nation into chaos, following the announcement of Frelimo Party candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner. Opposition parties and their supporters have rejected the results, accusing the governing party of election rigging. The unrest has led to the deaths of more than 50 people, including two prominent opposition leaders, one of whom was a lawyer.
The opposition supporters and demonstrators have condemned the elections as fraudulent. The situation worsened when the Mozambique Constitutional Council confirmed Frelimo’s victory, sparking further violence.
At a press conference, Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda reported that 21 people, including two police officers, have died in the ongoing unrest. Additionally, 25 people were wounded, 13 of whom were law enforcement officers. Over 70 arrests have been made as authorities seek to restore order.
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Demonstrators have attacked banks, police stations, petrol stations, and government facilities, prompting the government to tighten security and deploy additional armed forces to key areas. Minister Ronda emphasized the need for calm and reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety of citizens.
The elections, marked by allegations of voter fraud and violence, have become one of the most contested in Mozambique’s history.
