Rights Experts Call for Immediate End to Post-Election Violence in Mozambique
November 15, 2024
Maputo, Mozambique – A group of United Nations human rights experts has strongly condemned the post-election violence in Mozambique and called for the immediate cessation of all attacks against civilians, political opponents, and electoral officials.
In a joint statement, the experts expressed deep concern over the escalating violence, which has resulted in multiple deaths and injuries since the October presidential and parliamentary elections. They condemned the targeting of opposition supporters, election observers, and journalists, as well as the destruction of property.
“We are deeply disturbed by the continued violence that is undermining the democratic process and threatening the lives and safety of the Mozambican people,” the experts said. “The election results must be respected, and any grievances should be addressed through peaceful means.”
The experts highlighted that the violence was having a disproportionate impact on women and children, who were particularly vulnerable to abuse and exploitation. They urged all parties to respect international law, including the Geneva Conventions, and to ensure the protection of civilians.
“The government has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens and to hold those responsible for the violence accountable,” the experts said. “We call on the government to take immediate steps to restore law and order, protect its people, and ensure that justice prevails.”
The experts also appealed to the regional and international community to support the Mozambican government in its efforts to end the violence and ensure a peaceful and democratic transition. They urged all stakeholders to work together to promote dialogue, reconciliation, and accountability.
The statement was signed by:
- Agnes Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions
- Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights while countering terrorism
- Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, Special Rapporteur on the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and of association
- Irene Khan, Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression
- Mary Lawlor, Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders
The experts reiterated that they stood ready to provide support to the Mozambican government and other relevant stakeholders in their efforts to end the violence and uphold human rights.
Rights experts call for immediate end to post-election violence in Mozambique
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