Mozambique's Post-Election Protests Turn Deadly Amid Allegations of Fraud

Security forces have been accused of using excessive force against demonstrators challenging the election results favoring the long-ruling Frelimo party.

• At least 10 people have been killed and dozens injured in Mozambique as police crack down on protests following disputed presidential elections.
• The ruling Frelimo party's candidate, Daniel Chapo, was declared the winner, extending the party's nearly 50-year rule despite allegations of election fraud.
• International observers, including the European Union, reported irregularities in the election process, raising concerns about vote counting and result alterations.
• Protests have been marked by violence, with police using live ammunition, tear gas, and making hundreds of arrests, leading to calls from human rights organizations for an investigation.
• Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has called for a week of protests, highlighting the dissatisfaction among Mozambique's youth who feel disenfranchised by the current political system.

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