Human Rights Violations During Mozambique’s Post-2024…
Originally reported by Amnesty International — 2025-04-16
Amnesty International reported evidence of human rights violations during post-2024 election protests in Mozambique, including the unlawful use of lethal and less-lethal weapons by security forces resulting in injuries and deaths. The police commander acknowledged 96 deaths, but no further details have been provided on investigations.
Key Facts
- Police used AK-pattern rifles, handguns, tear gas grenades, and kinetic impact projectiles (rubber bullets) against protesters
- At least 10 children were injured with serious injuries including bone fractures and internal bleeding
- President Daniel Chapo acknowledged deaths but no further investigation details have been released
Incident Details
| Location | Mozambique |
| Department | Various security forces, including Protection Police officers (PP), Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) officers, Traffic Police officers (TP), the military, and men in plain clothes |
| Officers Involved | Multiple named and unnamed police officers, as well as members of the military and civilians |
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Human Rights Violations During Mozambique’s Post-2024 Election Crackdown — Amnesty International
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