Following a contentious election, opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned to Mozambique, declaring himself the 'president-elect' and alleging a silent genocide by the ruling party. Protests erupted as many supported Mondlane's claims against the Frelimo Party's election victory. While the Electoral Commission reported a 70% win for Frelimo's candidate, independent observers highlighted significant electoral irregularities, causing Mondlane and opposition supporters to demand new elections and rise against the government. The resulting clashes between state forces and protesters underscored the tense and violent political climate in Mozambique, raising concerns about democracy and human rights in the country.
After the elections, the Mozambique Electoral Commission quickly declared the Frelimo Party as the rightful winners, claiming their candidate won more than 70 percent of the votes.
Venancio Mondlane returned home, kneeling on the ground and praying, while claiming he was elected president by the genuine will of the people.
Independent observers, including the EU Electoral Observer Mission, concluded that the electoral process that led to Chapo declaring victory was neither free nor fair.
The chaotic scenes at Maputo International Airport reflected Mozambique's grim postelection reality, characterized by widespread antigovernment protests and state violence.
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