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A Campaign of Disappearances: Inside the Killings, Abductions and Surveillance of Mozambique’s Government Critics
France🏛️ PoliticsProgressive6/9/2026

A Campaign of Disappearances: Inside the Killings, Abductions and Surveillance of Mozambique’s Government Critics

Since the 2024 elections in Mozambique, over 400 supporters of the Mondlane party have reportedly faced violence, including 55 deaths. The NGO DECIDE documented more than 4,000 detentions and over 3,000 injuries linked to a post-election crackdown. Complaints submitted by Mondlane to Mozambique’s Attorney General’s Office, examined by Forbidden Stories, allege extrajudicial killings, severe injuries, arbitrary arrests, and property damage against critics of the government. The report highlights the role of 'chefes de quarteirão', block leaders affiliated with the ruling party, who monitor communities and gather intelligence on political affiliations. These figures suggest a systematic effort to suppress dissent through surveillance and intimidation.

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A Campaign of Disappearances: Inside the Killings, Abductions and Surveillance of Mozambique’s Government Critics

Since the 2024 elections in Mozambique, over 400 supporters of the Mondlane party have reportedly faced violence, including 55 deaths. The NGO DECIDE documented more than 4,000 detentions and over 3,000 injuries linked to a post-election crackdown. Complaints submitted by Mondlane to Mozambique’s Attorney General’s Office, examined by Forbidden Stories, allege extrajudicial killings, severe injuries, arbitrary arrests, and property damage against critics of the government. The report highlights the role of 'chefes de quarteirão', block leaders affiliated with the ruling party, who monitor communities and gather intelligence on political affiliations. These figures suggest a systematic effort to suppress dissent through surveillance and intimidation.

Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the actions of the Mozambican government as a repressive campaign targeting political opponents, using terms like 'crushing dissent,' 'extrajudicial killings,' and 'arbitrary arrests.' It emphasizes the systemic nature of the repression and highlights the role of state-affiliated,

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