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Mozambique: Police Violence

Mozambique: Police Violence Mozambique police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters planning a march on March 18th in memory of a rapper vocal in his criticism of the government, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.The sudden death of Edson da Luz, known by his stage name Azagaia, has sparked rare anti‐government demonstrations in the southern African country.On March 18th, more than one thousand people were expected to take part in a memorial march in central Maputo, with rallies also planned in other cities.But in the capital, a heavy police presence prevented the procession from taking place.“They didn’t allow people to gather,” said Zenaida Machado, a senior researcher with HRW in Mozambique, pointing out that the rally had been authorised by city authorities.“Without any sign of violence from the protesters, they started throwing tear gas, and rubber bullets.”Social media footage showed anti‐riot police with armoured vehicles and dogs firing tear gas as they dispersed small groups of demonstrators.“We came here to say thank you to rapper Azagaia for everything he has done for this country. Why are they attacking us?” activist Fatima Mimbire told AFP. “It was a peaceful march”.At least two people were injured after a tear gas grenade landed inside a house, said Quiteria Guirrengane, a rights activist who was among the organisers of the demonstration.“Some young people who were in the march were arrested and we are currently trying to free them.”On March 21st, police denied using excessive force and said they were forced to step in after the protests threatened to turn violent.On March 23rd, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi ordered a probe into reports of abuses by the police units during the protests, the website of the state‐owned broadcaster Radio Mozambique reported. (BBC Monitoring 23/3) Army outpost attack p.23925C http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Africa Research Bulletin Political Social and Cultural Series Wiley

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© 2023 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
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10.1111/j.1467-825x.2023.10993.x
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Mozambique police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters planning a march on March 18th in memory of a rapper vocal in his criticism of the government, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said.The sudden death of Edson da Luz, known by his stage name Azagaia, has sparked rare anti‐government demonstrations in the southern African country.On March 18th, more than one thousand people were expected to take part in a memorial march in central Maputo, with rallies also planned in other cities.But in the capital, a heavy police presence prevented the procession from taking place.“They didn’t allow people to gather,” said Zenaida Machado, a senior researcher with HRW in Mozambique, pointing out that the rally had been authorised by city authorities.“Without any sign of violence from the protesters, they started throwing tear gas, and rubber bullets.”Social media footage showed anti‐riot police with armoured vehicles and dogs firing tear gas as they dispersed small groups of demonstrators.“We came here to say thank you to rapper Azagaia for everything he has done for this country. Why are they attacking us?” activist Fatima Mimbire told AFP. “It was a peaceful march”.At least two people were injured after a tear gas grenade landed inside a house, said Quiteria Guirrengane, a rights activist who was among the organisers of the demonstration.“Some young people who were in the march were arrested and we are currently trying to free them.”On March 21st, police denied using excessive force and said they were forced to step in after the protests threatened to turn violent.On March 23rd, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi ordered a probe into reports of abuses by the police units during the protests, the website of the state‐owned broadcaster Radio Mozambique reported. (BBC Monitoring 23/3) Army outpost attack p.23925C

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Published: Apr 1, 2023

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