Mozambique: Queues of Voters in Nampula After 18.00

Maputo — Although reports from much of Mozambique suggests a low turnout in Tuesday's general elections, in some polling stations in the northern cities of Nampula and Nacala, queues of voters continued right up until 18,00 when the stations were due to close.

The electoral law states that anyone in the queue at 18.00 is allowed to vote, and tickets should be distributed to people still at the polling stations at closing time. People who arrive after 18.00 should not be given tickets and should not be allowed to vote.

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