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Opposition Attacked Ahead of Mozambique Polls

Despite a peaceful start to the campaigns, recent reports suggest the emergence of politically motivated violence with the opposition claiming attacks from the ruling party supporters ahead of October elections.

  • Mozambique:   Presidential Candidate Simango Attacked

    Mozambique Political Process Bulletin, 25 September 2014

    The MDM election campaign entourage with its presidential candidate Daviz Simango was attacked in Chibuto Wednesday and in Xai-Xai, Chokwe and Macia in Tuesday. Read more »

  • Mozambique:   Clashes Ahead of Polls

    AIM, 24 September 2014

    Bodyguards of Daviz Simango, leader and presidential candidate of the opposition Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM), fired into the air twice on Tuesday to disperse mobs of… Read more »

  • Mozambique:   Forewarning of "Potential for Electoral Violence'

    Verdade, 22 September 2014

    "The tension in Mozambique is rising on the eve of the general elections of October 15, which represents an increase of operational and safety risks for investors" wrote… Read more »

  • Mozambique:   Renamo Blocks Frelimo Motorcade in Nampula

    AIM, 24 September 2014

    Supporters of the former rebel movement Renamo on Tuesday blocked a street in the northern city of Nampula that was due to be used by a motorcade of the ruling Frelimo Party, in… Read more »

  • Mozambique:   Electoral Body Calls for End to Violence

    AEP, 19 September 2014

    Mozambique's National Elections Commission (CNE), has urged all political parties and voters to halt the violent incidents that have characterized the election campaign in recent… Read more »

  • Mozambique:   Violent Incidents Mar Election Campaign

    AIM, 10 September 2014

    After a week of peaceful campaigning ahead of the 15 October general elections, the first serious incidents of violence between rival Mozambican political parties were reported on… Read more »

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Armoured car of the riot police in Quelimane (file photo).

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