The detention of our colleagues while performing their professional duties is deeply concerning," said News Central editor-in-chief Kayode Akintemi, adding that attempts to establish communication with the journalists have so far been unsuccessful.
The Mozambique branch of the Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) demanded the immediate and unconditional release of the trio as well as a full and transparent explanation of their disappearance. "The practice of journalism is not a crime and journalists should not be victims of kidnapping or detention," it said.
Local newspaper Ikweli reported that police had opened fire on protesters in the Nampula suburb of Namicopo, killing two people, highlighting the ongoing violence related to the protests.
According to Human Rights Watch, at least 30 people have been killed in a police crackdown on anti-government protests, underscoring the severity of the situation.
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