The tragic killings of lawyer Elvino Dias and candidate Paulo Guambe in downtown Maputo follow allegations of electoral fraud by opposition leader Venancio Mondlane.
Witnesses report that the two were ambushed in their car and shot at with around 20 bullets, raising serious concerns about political violence in Mozambique.
Venancio Mondlane, backed by the Podemos party, has publicly accused the ruling Frelimo party of electoral fraud following recent election results, which has sparked a vigil and calls for protests.
As investigations continue into the killings, police suspect the motives could relate to interactions at a local bar, highlighting the risks faced by political opposition figures in Mozambique.
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