Mozambique: Protests Erupt At Release of Mozambique’s Disputed Election Results

Maputo, Mozambique — Opposition supporters took to the streets of Mozambique’s capital late Thursday, burning tires and blocking key roads, to protest the announcement that ruling party presidential candidate Daniel Chapo won the October 9 election in a landslide.

Police said 371 people were arrested in connection with the protests and skirmishes across the country.

Dog teams, armored vehicles from the riot police and dozens of heavily armed officers, with the support of a helicopter, fought…