The Decide Electoral Platform reported the murder of Leão de Deus, a supporter of Venâncio Mondlane, in Inhambane, Mozambique. His death brings the total of Mondlane supporters killed to 13 recently. The police have not officially commented on the ongoing violence, which highlights a troubling trend against political opposition in the region.
The Mozambican NGO, the Decide Electoral Platform, has reported the murder of Leão de Deus, a supporter of former presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, in the Zavala district of Inhambane province. The victim was kidnapped and subsequently shot in the Chissibuca region, reflecting the ongoing violence against political supporters in Mozambique.
The statement from Decide revealed, “The victim was kidnapped and shot dead in the district of Zavala. He was known for his strong convictions in support of the political movement of the former presidential candidate.”
This incident marks the latest in a series of violent acts, bringing the total number of Mondlane supporters killed to 13, according to the NGO. Last week, two additional supporters lost their lives in an attack in the Massinga district, highlighting increased violence against opposition members in the country.
In a grim context, notable figures associated with Mondlane, including a lawyer and an election agent, were murdered last year in Maputo without any arrests made. Even more alarming, recent cases have included severe acts of brutality against opposition leaders, pushing the count of slain opposition members to 14 in the current post-electoral climate.
The police in Mozambique have not yet provided comments regarding these murders, leaving many questions unanswered about the safety of political figures and their supporters in the nation.
The ongoing violence against supporters of opposition political leader Venâncio Mondlane is concerning and highlights escalating tensions in Mozambique’s political landscape. With 13 supporters reportedly murdered and the police remaining silent, the situation warrants urgent attention. The protection of political activists and their supporters must be prioritized to ensure their safety and the integrity of democratic processes in Mozambique.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
