An opposition politician in Mozambique, Venancio Mondlane, has been slapped with five criminal charges as the country reels under severe post-election crackdown.
Included in the charges in
instigation to terrorism. The charges come after the 2024 post-election unrest.
But Mondlane who has been fiercely criticizing Mozambique’s ruling party, the FRELIMO party, says he was being targeted for exposing what he calls “massive electoral fraud” during the October 9 election. That vote was won by President Daniel Chapo.
After the election, Mondlane led months of protests that spread across the country. The violence left at least 400 dead and 600 injured, allegedly at the hands of police.
Now, 31 officers are facing trial for their roles.
Mondlane says he’s entering court with a clear conscience and an international legal team. He accuses the Chapo government of betraying a peace deal they both signed in March.
That agreement had sparked hope, leading to new reforms and a national reconciliation law passed in April.
But tensions are rising again, and Mozambique’s fragile democracy hangs in the balance.
Source:Africa Publicity
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