Violent protests break out in Mozambique after local elections

Protestors and supporters of Mozambique’s Renamo opposition party barricade streets during a protest against the recent election held on October 11 giving victory to the governing Frelimo party, in Maputo in Mozambique, October 27, 2023. REUTERS/STRINGER

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Police suppressed violent protests in Mozambique on Friday as opposition supporters took to the streets to decry the results of local elections earlier this month which they say were rigged.

Nine civilians and one police officer were injured in protests in the city of Nampula on Friday, a police spokesperson told reporters. Police arrested 70 people, including 60 in Nampula and others in capital Maputo, Nacala and Quelimane, he said.