INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Mozambique faces a critical moment as post-election protests escalate into violence
demonstrations across the country
Human rights groups report at least 24 deaths and hundreds of injuries since the protests began.Defense Minister Cristovao Chume threatened
to deploy the military if violence continued
This move could further inflame tensions and threaten civil liberties.The opposition views it as an attempt to suppress dissent and maintain
International observers, including the European Union, noted irregularities in the election process.Mozambique: Government Threatens to
Deploy Military Against Protesters
(Photo Internet reproduction)They reported restricted access to vote counting and discrepancies in polling station results
These observations lend credence to opposition claims of electoral manipulation.Mozambique Faces Political CrisisThe bishops of Mozambique
have even warned that certifying the election results is endorsing a lie
The crisis has disrupted daily life in Mozambique
Protesters have blocked roads and burned tires in major cities.Some businesses and public services have shut down due to the unrest
The government has repeatedly cut internet access, limiting communication and information flow.Healthcare workers have raised alarms about
the impact on medical services
The Mozambique Medical Association reports that 108 people have been treated for protest-related injuries.Some health facilities struggle to
provide routine care due to the ongoing crisis
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who officially received 20% of the vote, remains defiant.He has called for continued protests,
including a major demonstration in Maputo on November 7
commitment to democratic principles hangs in the balance
