21 Dead as Mozambique Erupts in Violence After Poll Court Ruling
Hindustan Times West UP|December 26, 2024
Violence that engulfed Mozambique after the country's highest court confirmed ruling Frelimo party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo as the winner of disputed October 9 elections killed at least 21 people, including two police officers, authorities said, on Tuesday.
Associated Press

MAPUTO:

Mozambique Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda told a news conference, in Maputo, late Tuesday that a wave of violence and looting was sparked by the court's announcement a day earlier. He said it was led by mostly youthful supporters of losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, who received 24% of the vote, second to Chapo, who got 65%.

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