Africa-Press – Mozambique. The Mozambican police (PRM) has continued to attack peaceful marches held by opposition parties, despite the agreement on an “inclusive political dialogue” signed between those same parties and President Daniel Chapo.
The latest such incident took place last Sunday in the town of Gorongosa, in the central province of Sofala, when the police attacked a march organised by the Mozambique Democratic Movement (MDM).
There was nothing controversial about the march. According to MDM leader, Lutero Simango, the march was simply celebrating the 60th anniversary of Gorongosa being elevated to the status of a town. Nonetheless, the police assaulted the marchers, and the clash resulted in about 50 injuries.
The police justified their attack on the grounds of “allegations” that the MDM intended “to create public disorder”.
Simango denied the allegation and pointed out that the MDM is a recognised political party and one of the signatories of the March agreement on “inclusive political dialogue”.
He said the police assault had “political motivations” and was undermining dialogue.
He added that, in the name of peace and national reconciliation, the police should explain their behaviour and take action against the officers involved.
Simango said his party is supporting its members injured in the clash, and will seek the prosecution of all those involved in the police attack.
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