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Mozambique Faces Renewed Scrutiny Over Deadly Post-Election Crackdown

Amnesty International's latest report details widespread human rights abuses and calls for accountability as government investigations stall.

FILE - A police officer aims his weapon at protesters in Maputo, Mozambique, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024. Protesters dispute the outcome of the Oct. 9 elections that saw the ruling Frelimo party extend its 49-year rule. (AP Photo/Carlos Uqueio, file)
FILE- A barricade burns in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Carlos Uqueio, file)
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Overview

  • Amnesty International's new report confirms Mozambican security forces used excessive force during post-election protests, leading to over 300 deaths and thousands of injuries, surpassing official figures.
  • Investigations into human rights violations, promised by President Daniel Chapo's government, have yet to deliver meaningful accountability or prosecutions.
  • The report highlights mass arbitrary arrests, including of minors, along with documented cases of torture and mistreatment in custody by security forces.
  • Journalists were targeted, and internet access was deliberately restricted during key moments of the protests, further suppressing dissent and transparency.
  • The report, based on verified video evidence and eyewitness interviews, underscores the urgent need for justice and systemic reforms to address Mozambique's ongoing political and human rights crisis.