Orrin Singh7 November 2024 | 12:17

At least 30 people killed in clashes with police, military in Mozambique

Mozambican officials on Thursday confirmed the deaths of 27 citizens in widespread acts of civil unrest that have swept across parts of the country in the past week.

At least 30 people killed in clashes with police, military in Mozambique

Infrastructure was damaged during unrest by Mozambican nationals at the Lebombo border post on 7 November 2024. Picture: Jacques Nelles/EWN

KOMATIPOORT - At least 30 people have been killed in violent clashes with police and military in Mozambique. 

Mozambican officials on Thursday confirmed the deaths of 27 citizens in widespread acts of civil unrest that have swept across parts of the country in the past week.

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Visuals emerging from the capital, Maputo, showed police firing rubber bullets and stun grenades at protesters, as news of an election recount is expected to be announced. 

Border Management Authority (BMA) head, Michael Masiapato:

"On the Maputo side, they are going to announce the outcome of the recount of the elections. One thing that is very much clear, if the outcome of the recount is still favouring the ruling party, it means that the protest itself is likely to continue and that is likely to continue to impact us as well and that is the problem we are facing."