By Akani Nkuna
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have urged the Mozambican government and its security forces to exercise maximum restraint and discipline in handling the ongoing protests.
“EFF calls for the Mozambican government and security forces to exercise maximum restraint and a high level of discipline in dealing with the protests,” said EFF national spokesperson, Leigh-Ann Mathys, on Thursday.
“Launching tear gas from helicopters, restricting internet access to silence dissent, and using live ammunition against unarmed citizens is a gross violation of human rights. Such actions only serve to escalate tensions and push Mozambique toward a devastating civil war.”
The unrest erupted after Mozambique’s Constitutional Council confirmed the governing party, Frelimo, as the winner of the disputed elections.
The unrest has resulted in over 20 deaths, including two police officers, more than 390 injuries, and the detention of over 800 individuals.
The Mozambican election results were announced on
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