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SADC Urges Immediate Calm in Mozambique as Post-Election Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives
SADC Urges Immediate Calm in Mozambique as Post-Election Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives
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Earlier this week, Mozambique's President-elect Daniel Chapo announced a national reconciliation and dialogue initiative, which will involve political leaders... 31.12.2024, Sputnik Africa
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The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has issued a strong call for peace in Mozambique following escalating post-election violence.SADC Chairperson and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep concern over the loss of life, injuries, and damage to property and infrastructure resulting from the unrest that began after the October 9 elections.President Hassan described the situation as a serious threat to Mozambique's stability, regional trade, and the free movement of people. She emphasized SADC's readiness to assist Mozambique in resolving the crisis through appropriate mechanisms.According to the bloc, the unrest, which began after the October 9 elections, has already caused significant economic disruption, further hindering Mozambique's regional cooperation efforts.The protests in Mozambique began immediately after the electoral commission announced the preliminary results of the presidential and parliamentary elections held in the country on October 9. According to the electoral commission, the ruling Frelimo party and its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, won.Violence resumed last week after Mozambique's Constitutional Council approved the final results of the vote, certifying Chapo as the winner, with his inauguration set for January 15.
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SADC Urges Immediate Calm in Mozambique as Post-Election Unrest Claims Dozens of Lives
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Earlier this week, Mozambique's President-elect Daniel Chapo announced a national reconciliation and dialogue initiative, which will involve political leaders, civil society, and communities, aimed at addressing grievances and fostering trust after the country experienced widespread unrest following the October elections.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has issued a strong
call for peace in Mozambique following escalating post-election violence.
SADC Chairperson and Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan expressed deep concern over the loss of life, injuries, and damage to property and infrastructure resulting from the unrest that began after the October 9 elections.
"We are deeply concerned by the continued loss of lives, injuries, destruction of private property, and public infrastructure," President Hassan said.
President Hassan described the situation as a serious threat to Mozambique's stability,
regional trade, and the free movement of people. She emphasized SADC's readiness to assist Mozambique in resolving the crisis through appropriate mechanisms.
"SADC calls upon all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that escalate violence and unrest," she said. "We appeal for an immediate cessation of all hostilities, while reiterating the importance of prioritizing the well-being and livelihoods of the Mozambican people."
According to the bloc, the unrest, which began after the October 9 elections, has already caused significant economic disruption, further hindering Mozambique's regional cooperation efforts.
The protests in Mozambique began immediately after the electoral commission announced the preliminary results of the presidential and parliamentary
elections held in the country on October 9. According to the electoral commission, the ruling Frelimo party and its presidential candidate, Daniel Chapo, won.
Violence resumed last week after Mozambique's Constitutional Council
approved the final results of the vote, certifying Chapo as the winner, with his inauguration set for January 15.
