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Mozambique forces face UN scrutiny after military vehicle strikes protester

The UN and other organisations have called on the Mozambican government to respect the right to peaceful assembly and investigate allegations of excessive force. LUSA - LUISA NHANTUMBO

Mozambican security forces have been accused of using excessive force to suppress anti-government protests following disputed October elections. At least two people have died, with the UN calling for an investigation into an incident where a military vehicle struck a woman during protests in the capital Maputo.

Police reportedly opened fire and killed two protesters this week as hundreds of people gathered in the northern city of Nampula.

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