Responding to attacks on protesters and journalists during nationwide demonstrations following Mozambique’s disputed election, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Khanyo Farisè, said: “Mozambique’s authorities must immediately halt their escalating assault on the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Across the country, police have cracked down on opposition protests with live bullets, tear gas and arbitrary arrests. Medical groups report at least ten people killed and dozens wounded . Hundreds have been arbitrarily arrested. “With more protests planned from 31 October, the government and security forces must respect and uphold everyone’s right to protest, express themselves and access information in Mozambique. Attempts to crush peaceful dissent with force risk exacerbating an already dire human rights situation.
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