Mozambican police fired live ammunition at opposition supporters during a protest march in the capital, Maputo, injuring at least 14 people.
The demonstration was led by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, who has been critical of a political agreement between the president and various parties, calling it disconnected from the people. Reports indicate that Mondlane's whereabouts remain unknown following the crackdown. Human rights groups have condemned the violence, raising concerns over political repression in the country.
The incident underscores rising tensions ahead of potential political reforms in Mozambique.
.Here are the top political news stories for today.
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Mozambique: Mondlane criticises agreement between president, political parties
Former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane labelled the political agreement to be signed on Wednesday by the Mozambican president and party formations in the context of state reforms as an agreement "without the people",
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Mozambique police fire on march by opposition supporters, Lusa reports
Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring one of his entourage during a protest march, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported.
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Mozambique police fire on opposition march, leader's location unknown
Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights researcher said.
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