Security forces blamed as Mozambique protests leave 110 dead

At least 110 people have died in seven weeks of protests in Mozambique following a disputed October 9 presidential election.

Opposition groups accuse the ruling Frelimo party of rigging the vote to secure victory for their candidate, Daniel Chapo.

Tensions spiked after two opposition leaders were assassinated on October 18, sparking widespread outrage.

Protests have turned violent, with roads blocked, police stations torched, and Frelimo offices set ablaze.

Rights groups report excessive force by security forces, including 357 people shot and over 3,500 arrested.

Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has fled the country but continues to urge protests.

Chapo’s inauguration is set for January 15 despite ongoing legal challenges to the election.

Mozambique faces its gravest political crisis since independence in 1975, with no resolution in sight.

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