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Several demonstrations in recent weeks have contested the integrity of the electoral process. The experts said enforced disappearance in the context of electoral violence has a long-lasting impact on the States’ democratic fabric.
UN human rights experts urged authorities in Mozambique to prevent and immediately stop the violence and repression of journalists, lawyers, and human rights defenders. and protesters and ensure those responsible are investigated and prosecuted.
Following the country’s 9 October 2024 elections, consistent reports suggest violence and repressive measures used against protesters in peaceful demonstrations, which continued until 7 November 2024, caused at least 30 deaths, injured 200 people, and led to the arrests of at least 300.
Several demonstrations in recent weeks have contested the integrity of the electoral process. The experts said enforced disappearance in the context of electoral violence has a long-lasting impact on the States’ democratic fabric.
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Restrictions to media freedoms have also been widely reported, including attacks, intimidation, and harassment of journalists, and intermittent internet and blocks to mobile network services. Human rights defenders reporting on the irregularities of the election process or participating in protests have been intimidated and threatened.
