Mozambique police fire on opposition march, leader's location unknown

Independent candidate for the presidency of Mozambique Venancio Mondlane speaks during an interview in Maputo, Mozambique, October 11, 2024. REUTERS/Sisipho Skweyiya

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights researcher said.

A police spokesperson confirmed that law enforcement had dispersed marchers but declined to elaborate.