Responding to Attacks on Protesters and Journalists in Mozambique’s Disputed Election What is Happening? Police crackdown on opposition protests with live bullets and tear gas Medical groups report at least ten people killed and dozens wounded Hundreds have been arbitrarily arrested Why is it Important? The government and security forces must respect everyone’s right to … Read more
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique’s Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following disputed national elections, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farise, addressed the situation: What is the Standpoint of Amnesty International? Amnesty International condemns the shooting and … Read more
Convictions follow shooting near Banhine National Park in 2020 What does this mean for the victims? Amnesty International and Mozambique’s CDD welcome the sentencing of six police officers at the Mabalane District Court for shooting six local residents near Banhine National Park in 2020. An investigation was initiated in 2021 after Amnesty International called for … Read more
Statement by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees to the United Nations Security Council Thu, 05/30/2024 – 21:00 What global challenges does Mozambique face? Most devastating manifestations of the climate emergency Violent internal conflict fueled by armed groups Widespread forced displacement Why is compliance with international humanitarian law critical? Non-compliance with international humanitarian law … Read more