Mozambique Protests Over Disputed Election Leave 110 Dead in Brutal Crackdown

Security forces face accusations of excessive violence as opposition challenges election results and unrest intensifies.

Post-election protests in Mozambique have resulted in at least 110 deaths, with security forces accused of using unlawful force against demonstrators.
The unrest began after the October 9 presidential election, which opposition parties claim was rigged in favor of the ruling Frelimo party, in power since 1975.
Rights groups report over 3,500 arbitrary arrests and hundreds of injuries, with children and bystanders among those killed during the protests.
Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who alleges he won the election, has fled the country for safety but continues to call for demonstrations against the government.
International observers and organizations, including Amnesty International, have condemned the violence and called for investigations, but regional bodies have largely remained silent.