Fears of the civil war in Mozambique

Renamo
Renamo

Mozambique's opposition Renamo movement has attacked a police station in the central town of Maringue a day after annulling a 1992 peace accord with the government, officials say.

Police are said to have fled their posts after gunmen opened fire and there are no reports of casualties.

A Renamo spokesman said party leader Afonso Dhlakama had "lost control of the situation".

Editor's Comment
When power scorns accountability

While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...

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