Mozambique Unrest: What to Know
Briefly

Since the country's top court upheld a disputed election result for the ruling party, Mozambique has witnessed its worst election-related violence in 32 years, with over 125 deaths in protests.
Protesters have accused the ruling Frelimo party of rigging the election, resulting in clashes with police and soldiers that have led to a total of 252 deaths since October.
The top opposition candidate has declared himself the winner of the election, calling on citizens to shut down the country amidst escalating tensions and violence.
Human-rights activist Cidia Chissungo described the situation as more than protests, labeling it as a social revolt, emphasizing the severity of the unrest.
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