Mozambique’s President Filipe Nyusi urged an end to ongoing protests against the recent election results, warning that the unrest risks damaging the country and its infrastructure.
The nation’s defense minister signaled that military intervention could be used if violence continues. Medical sources report that more than a dozen people have died, with many more injured in clashes over the past few days.
In Maputo, crowds gathered to protest police violence, with authorities responding with tear gas and gunfire to control escalating demonstrations. The Interior Minister defended these measures as necessary to restore order after the protests turned violent.
The protests follow the October 9 election, in which the electoral commission declared the ruling Frelimo party the winner, extending its nearly 50-year hold on power. Opposition candidates and observers have claimed the election was marred by irregularities. The electoral commission has declined to comment on these allegations, while the opposition party Podemos has formally appealed the results to the constitutional council.
