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Mozambique opposition plans protests after killings

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Last updated: October 28, 2024 1:08 pm
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The recent assassination in Mozambique has sent shockwaves through the country, raising concerns about the integrity of the electoral process. The victim, Elvino Dias, legal adviser to opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, was gunned down in broad daylight alongside Paulo Guambe, spokesperson for the opposition Podemos party. This tragic event has cast a dark shadow over the upcoming announcement of election results.

The incident, which took place in Maputo, the capital city, has sparked outrage and calls for justice. Mondlane, a respected engineer with a strong following among the youth, has condemned the violence and called for peaceful protests to demand transparency in the electoral process. He claims that his own exit polls show a different outcome from the preliminary results released by the state-owned press, which heavily favor the ruling party, Frelimo.

The Mozambique Electoral Commission is set to announce the official results by October 24th, but the current political climate is tense and volatile. Mondlane, running as an independent with Podemos’s support, has called for a nationwide protest to contest what he believes is electoral fraud.

Adriano Nuvunga, director of the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights in Mozambique, has described the assassinations as strategic and intended to intimidate the opposition. He believes that the killings were orchestrated to hinder legal challenges to the election results and to discourage supporters from taking to the streets.

The European Union, which had deployed an observer mission to Mozambique, has condemned the violence and called for a thorough investigation. The EU has expressed concerns over reports of police brutality and the arbitrary detention of opposition supporters in the aftermath of the election.

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As tensions escalate, there are fears of further violence and unrest in the country. With the incumbent president Filipe Nyusi stepping down after two terms, the political landscape is uncertain. If Mondlane’s appeals are unsuccessful, Daniel Chapo is expected to take office as the new president.

In the midst of this political turmoil, calls for justice and accountability are growing louder. The international community is closely monitoring the situation in Mozambique, urging authorities to conduct a transparent and impartial investigation into the assassinations and ensure a peaceful resolution to the electoral dispute.

As Mozambique braces for what could be a pivotal moment in its history, the world waits to see how events will unfold in the coming days. The people of Mozambique deserve a fair and democratic electoral process, free from violence and intimidation. It is crucial that justice prevails and that the will of the people is respected in this critical moment for the nation.

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