Mozambique’s Ruling Party Wins Elections Amid Nationwide Protests

By Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image People wait to cast their votes at a polling station for the general elections, Maputo, Mozambique, October 9, 2024. © 2024 Carlos Equeio/AP Photo Mozambique’s election commission today declared Daniel Chapo and his ruling party Front for the Liberation of Mozambique (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique, Frelimo) winners of the country’s October 9 general elections. The elections were marred by political killings, widespread irregularities, and restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.International observers, including the African…

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