21 dead as Mozambique erupts in violence after election court ruling

Violence erupted in Mozambique after ruling Frelimo party candidate Daniel Chapo was confirmed as the winner of disputed Oct. 9 elections, resulting in at least 21 deaths, including two police officers. Interior Minister Pascoal Ronda reported 236 acts of violence, 21 deaths, and numerous injuries, fires, and attacks on police subunits and a penitentiary. Tensions remain high in the country, with violent protests, looting, and calls for a “shutdown” by losing candidate Venancio Mondlane, as post-election violence has claimed over 150 lives since the initial election results were announced.

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