Mozambique Opposition Figures' Murders Prompt International Condemnation

The U.S. government, alongside the EU and Portugal, condemned the murders of two Mozambique opposition figures, urging a thorough investigation. These events occurred amid tensions over a disputed election, with calls for peaceful dispute resolution. Mozambique faces criticism over alleged electoral fraud by the ruling party, Frelimo.

The United States government has condemned the recent killings of two prominent opposition figures in Mozambique. These murders occurred shortly before planned protests against the disputed election results, drawing international attention and concern.

This condemnation of the violence was echoed by both the European Union and Mozambique's former colonial ruler, Portugal. The call for a comprehensive investigation into the deaths of lawyer Elvino Dias and political candidate Paulo Guambe was emphasized following their assassination while traveling in a car last Saturday.

In response to ongoing public unrest, Mozambique's police resorted to firing teargas and bullets at protesters in Maputo. As official election results loom, accusations of fraud against the long-ruling Frelimo party persist, with opposition figures demanding accountability. The U.S. State Department has urged peaceful resolution to these disputes and denounced any form of violence or incendiary rhetoric.

(With inputs from agencies.)