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Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
Exclusive: Ghana's John Mahama on his planned presidential comeback
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Mozambique’s ruling Frelimo party has called for calm following violent protests over last month’s disputed presidential election.
Demonstrations erupted after opposition leader Venancio Mondlane rejected the results, which declared Frelimo’s Daniel Chapo the winner.
At a rally in Maputo, Frelimo supporters gathered to back Chapo while calling for an end to the protests.
Antonio Niquisse, a party spokesman, described the event as "a peaceful march" and condemned the protests.
"We cannot and should not instigate the population to hatred, violence, looting, and destruction of our city."
The protests saw clashes with security forces which left dozens dead.
Rights groups have accused authorities of using excessive force, with reports of live ammunition fired at protesters. Human Rights Watch has called on the government to respect the right to peaceful demonstrations.
Frelimo member Flavia Cumbane appealed to Mondlane to engage in talks, saying, "Come back home, Venancio. Come collaborate with us with all your intelligence."
Meanwhile, Mondlane has expressed willingness to negotiate but has set conditions, including holding virtual talks and dropping legal cases against him.
