DStv Channel 403 Sunday, 22 December 2024

Mozambique unrest | Protests paused for mourning period

MAPUTO - Mozambique may just have a few days of calm, but there's still uncertainty about Christmas in the country.

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has called for a period of national mourning.

It's for those killed in violent post-election protests and in Cyclone Chido in the north of the country.

This means roads and border posts will not be blocked.

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It's caused mayhem across the country and disrupted business at both land and sea ports of entry.

But, that may change fast, depending on the announcement of the final 9 October election results on Monday.

Mondlane has already urged his supporters to camp outside the offices of the Constitutional Council in protest.

This is likely to be followed by a total national shutdown as pro-Mondlane groups ramp up their resistance.

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