Mozambique Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Returns Amid Violent Protests
Venancio Mondlane returns to Mozambique from exile as protests rage over disputed election results, leading to clashes with security forces and calls for negotiation.
Authorities have said the protests were violent and needed to be subdued, but rights groups say security forces have fired live bullets at peaceful protesters, and children were among those who were killed.
Mozambique opposition leader returns from self-imposed exile as police fire tear gas at supporters
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Mozambique has been beset by protests since the 9 October presidential and parliamentary votes, which Mondlane and his allied party Podemos said they had won. Election observers have said there was evidence of vote rigging, but some analysts have cautioned that Frelimo may still have won without any manipulation.
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
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More than 100 people have been killed by security forces since Mozambique erupted in protests that Mondlane called for after the long-ruling Frelimo party was declared the winner of the Oct. 9 election.
Mozambique opposition leader returns from exile as police fire tear gas at his supporters
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The election dispute unleashed waves of violence that have left about 300 people dead, including protesters killed in a police crackdown, according to a tally by a local rights group.
Clashes in Mozambique as main opposition leader Mondlane returns from exile
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Mozambique opposition leader returns from self-imposed exile as police fire tear gas at supporters
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Mozambique Opposition Leader Returns from Exile as Police Fire Tear Gas at His Supporters
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Summary
Venancio Mondlane, Mozambique's opposition leader, has returned from exile amidst ongoing protests following a disputed election. His arrival triggered clashes with security forces, resulting in multiple injuries and over 280 deaths during protests. Mondlane rejects the election results and seeks negotiations with the government of the ruling Frelimo party, which has held power since 1975. Despite recent violence, Mondlane is determined to advocate for his supporters and defend himself against allegations of inciting unrest. The political situation remains tense as the country prepares for the inauguration of Frelimo’s candidate, Daniel Chapo.
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