Mozambique: Statement on Post-Election Violence and Call for Mediation Efforts in Mozambique

The Southern African Council of Non-Governmental Organizations (SAf-CNGO), formerly known as the SADC Council of NGOs (SADC-CNGO), representing civil society organizations from across all SADC member states, hereby expresses deep concern over the rising tensions and violence in Mozambique following the October 9th, 2024 elections. We note with great concern the alleged gross human rights violations, with an estimated 278 people recorded dead, while national businesses have been negatively affected…