Pre-election riots mar opposition rally in Mozambique

The electoral campaign of Democratic Movement of Mozambique (MDM) in Dondo ended with a rally at their headquarters on Sunday. Members of opposition party said they did not turn out in the streets of the second city of Sofala province, in order to avoid incidents similar to those experienced in the previous day in Beira, the capital city of Sofala, where there were clashes involving members and supporters of MDM and Frelimo.

There was chaos in the neighborhood of Munhava when the Rapid Intervention Force (FIR) intervened,  which some suggest was in defense of the "corn" party (Frelimo).

In addition to MDM members, the final stretch of the hunt for votes on 17 November was attended by a multitude of citizens. MDM candidate José Chiremba spoke at the rally which attracted hundreds of people eager to listen closely the promises laid out by the party led by Daviz Simango.

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