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Africa-Press – Mozambique. <\/strong><\/span>In Mozambique, opposition politician Venancio Mondlane has been hit with five criminal charges, including instigation to terrorism, following last year\u2019s post-election unrest.<\/p>\n

Mondlane, a fierce critic of the ruling FRELIMO party, says he\u2019s being targeted for exposing what he calls “massive electoral fraud” during the October 9 election. That vote was won by President Daniel Chapo.<\/p>\n

After the election, Mondlane led months of protests that spread across the country. The violence left at least 400 dead and 600 injured, allegedly at the hands of police.<\/p>\n

Now, 31 officers are facing trial for their roles.<\/p>\n

Mondlane says he\u2019s entering court with a clear conscience and an international legal team. He accuses the Chapo government of betraying a peace deal they both signed in March.<\/p>\n

That agreement had sparked hope, leading to new reforms and a national reconciliation law passed in April.<\/p>\n

But tensions are rising again, and Mozambique\u2019s fragile democracy hangs in the balance.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Mozambique<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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