Rights groups say Mozambican security forces killed hundreds during protests after last year's disputed election. Amnesty International wants officials to investigate these deaths that happened from October to January.
People took to the streets after Daniel Chapo from the ruling Frelimo party won amid claims of election fraud. The protests grew stronger when gunmen killed opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane's lawyer. Mondlane left the country for two months, fearing for his safety.
Police officers shot live ammunition at mostly peaceful demonstrators, according to Amnesty. A local civil society group counted 315 deaths, including children. Authorities admitted to only 96 deaths. Officers also arrested thousands of protesters arbitrarily.
Internet providers reportedly blocked social media during key protest periods. The Frelimo party has ruled Mozambique since its independence in 1975. European Union observers noted serious election problems, including ballot stuffing for the ruling party.
Chapo became president in January. He met with Mondlane in March, promising to investigate the deaths. Though protests have decreased, violence continues. Just this past Sunday, gunmen shot one of Mondlane's main campaign organizers, who survived despite being hit three times.
People took to the streets after Daniel Chapo from the ruling Frelimo party won amid claims of election fraud. The protests grew stronger when gunmen killed opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane's lawyer. Mondlane left the country for two months, fearing for his safety.
Police officers shot live ammunition at mostly peaceful demonstrators, according to Amnesty. A local civil society group counted 315 deaths, including children. Authorities admitted to only 96 deaths. Officers also arrested thousands of protesters arbitrarily.
Internet providers reportedly blocked social media during key protest periods. The Frelimo party has ruled Mozambique since its independence in 1975. European Union observers noted serious election problems, including ballot stuffing for the ruling party.
Chapo became president in January. He met with Mondlane in March, promising to investigate the deaths. Though protests have decreased, violence continues. Just this past Sunday, gunmen shot one of Mondlane's main campaign organizers, who survived despite being hit three times.
