Venâncio Mondlane will appear before the Attorney General’s Office in Maputo for questioning in a criminal case. His scheduled hearing was postponed from this morning to Tuesday, as he faces multiple allegations related to protests against election results. Mondlane’s recent actions and demands for compensation underscore the ongoing unrest in Mozambique’s political arena, following substantial fatalities during protests.
Mozambican politician Venâncio Mondlane has announced his intent to appear at the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) in Maputo for questioning regarding a criminal case. He confirmed this via his official Facebook account, stating, “See you tomorrow, at 9:00 am, at the PGR.” His advisor, Dinis Tivane, corroborated this by indicating that Mondlane has returned from his obligations abroad and confirmed his attendance for the scheduled hearing.
The hearing, initially set for this morning, was postponed to Tuesday at 9:00 am, following a request from Mondlane’s representative. A PGR source disclosed that this hearing pertains to a criminal case lodged last year. Mondlane faces several allegations related to protests against electoral results, marking one of at least two known cases filed against him.
Additionally, Mondlane has refrained from public comments since a recent incident where police fired shots to disperse his supporters. On November 22, he sought compensation of 1.5 million euros for damages from demonstrations, amidst ongoing legal actions from the PGR. This included a prior case demanding significant compensation due to losses incurred during protests.
The PGR also announced investigations into Mondlane’s self-proclaimed “presidential decree,” which allegedly undermines democratic principles. This document set forth 30 measures, including assertions empowering citizens to issue sentences against police units accused of violence. The PGR emphasized that such acts violate constitutional prerogatives reserved for state authorities.
As the second most voted candidate in the October 9 elections, Mondlane is positioning himself against recent electoral outcomes. Despite Daniel Chapo being sworn in as Mozambique’s President, Mondlane’s protests have ignited the most significant challenge to the electoral results since the advent of multi-party elections in 1994. Reports indicate that violent clashes have resulted in the deaths of at least 353 individuals, while the government has acknowledged around 80 fatalities.
In summary, Venâncio Mondlane is set to appear before the Attorney General’s Office in Maputo amidst multiple legal challenges stemming from his protests against Mozambique’s election results. The postponement of his hearing highlights ongoing tensions in the political landscape, where allegations against him continue to mount. His actions and statements reflect a pivotal moment in Mozambique’s political discourse following the October elections.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
