Mozambique: 10 Die in Stadium Crush At End of Nyusi Rally

Maputo — Nampula (Mozambique), 12 Sep (AIM) - An election rally in the northern city of Nampula, addressed by the candidate of the ruling Frelimo Party, President Filipe Nyusi, ended in tragedy on Wednesday when 10 people died in a crush at the exit from the city's 25 June sports stadium.

According to the Frelimo provincial first secretary in Nampula, Agostinho Trinta, a further 85 people suffered injuries. By late evening, Nampula Central Hospital had discharged 74 of them, but 11 remained under medical care.

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