The Economic Freedom Fighters has called for the Mozambican government and security forces to exercise maximum restraint and a high level of discipline, in dealing with theThis comes as fresh protests have erupted in Mozambique following the Constitutional Council’s decision to reaffirm Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo as president-elect this week.
The EFF has strongly condemned what it terms ‘repressive tactics’ used by the Mozambican government, which include the launching of tear gas from helicopters, the use of live ammunition and restricting internet access to silence dissent. The party says that such actions only serve to escalate tensions and push the southern African country towards a devastating civil war.
The red berets have further urged the South African government in collaboration with the Southern African Development Community and the African Union to take urgent and concrete steps to facilitate a sustainable resolution. Since the beginning of the protests, more than 20 people have lost their lives, with close to 400 injured and 800 detained.
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