Mozambique: Up to 10 Dead in Two Days of Demonstrations

Two days of demonstrations, shootings, detentions, and an internet shutdown

Two days of demonstrations in Maputo, Matola, Boane, Chimoio, Nampula, Nacala and elsewhere have been marked by about 10 people killed by the police, dozens of injuries, and about 500 detentions. Three offices of the ruling Frelimo Party were set on fire, several shops were looted and vehicles burnt. As usual, the police do not mention any deaths.

Thursday 24 October began calmly throughout the country, but this changed…