Venâncio Mondlane, a Mozambican politician, plans to appear at the Attorney General’s Office in Maputo on March 11 for a hearing related to a criminal case. This follows a series of demonstrations against election results, and he faces multiple ongoing legal challenges due to his political actions. Recent protests have led to significant casualties, emphasizing the ongoing political unrest in Mozambique.
Mozambican politician Venâncio Mondlane announced his intent to appear at the Attorney General’s Office (PGR) in Maputo tomorrow, March 11, at 9:00 AM for a hearing related to a criminal case. In a Facebook post, he stated, “See you tomorrow, at 9:00 am, at the PGR.” His advisor, Dinis Tivane, also confirmed this participation, indicating that Mondlane had just returned from completing tasks abroad, as documented through shared photographs taken with former President of Botswana, Ian Khama.
The scheduled hearing of Venâncio Mondlane at the PGR was postponed from this morning, as requested by his representative. The new hearing date was reaffirmed for Tuesday at 9:00 AM local time. A source from the PGR confirmed that Mondlane would be interviewed concerning a criminal case opened last year, amidst ongoing public demonstrations against election outcomes led by the politician.
Since resuming public appearances, Mondlane has refrained from commenting on violent confrontations that led to his abrupt departure during a protest. He faces at least two known cases related to ongoing demonstrations, one for damages amounting to 1.5 million euros due to unrest in Maputo province and another concerning approximately 32.4 million meticais for losses reported in the capital.
The PGR previously initiated proceedings based on Mondlane’s self-declared “presidential decree,” which the office argued contradicted democratic principles. This document proposed measures for immediate implementation and included a controversial statement regarding the establishment of an autonomous court by citizens to address alleged police misconduct. The PGR deemed this a violation of constitutional prerogatives reserved for state bodies.
Mondlane has emerged as a prominent figure challenging Mozambique’s electoral results following the October 9 presidential elections where he was named the second most voted candidate. The elections resulted in Daniel Chapo’s declaration as Mozambique’s fifth president. According to reports, subsequent protests have escalated tensions, resulting in at least 353 fatalities; the Mozambican government reports a minimum of 80 deaths related to clashes between protesters and police.
In conclusion, Venâncio Mondlane’s participation in a scheduled hearing at the PGR underscores the ongoing political tensions in Mozambique. With significant casualties resulting from recent protests, Mondlane stands at the center of multiple criminal and civil cases tied to his public actions following controversial election results. This situation reflects broader issues of governance and civil rights in the region, highlighting the critical role of political discourse in Mozambique today.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
