2010-09-03
Govt Confirms Six Killed in Food Protests
Mozambican Health Minister Ivo Garrido on Thursday confirmed that at least six people lost their lives during the clashes between police and rioters in Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola on Wednesday.2010-09-03
South Africa Criticizes Ravalomanana Trial
The sentencing of Madagascar's former President Marc Ravalomanana to hard labour for life may prove to be one more obstacle in the island's attempts to emerge from its current political crisis, says International Relations and Cooperation's Minister Maite Nkoana-Mashabane. 2010-09-03
Unrest Worsens Living Conditions - President Guebuza
Mozambican President Armando Guebuza on Wednesday evening warned citizens that the riots that took place in Maputo and Matola only brought pain and grief, and would lead to the deterioration of living conditions. 2010-09-03
Police Deny Calling Army to Deal With Unrest
Police spokesperson Pedro Cossa on Thursday denied rumours that the army has been called on to restore public order. 2010-09-03
Interior Minister Promises to Restore Public Order
Interior Minister Jose Pacheco declared on Wednesday in Maputo that the security forces are working to restore public order. 2010-09-03
Price Increases 'Irreversible'
A volley of price increases in basic commodities and services has sparked two days of rioting and looting in the Mozambican capital, Maputo, but the government is refusing to rescind them. 2010-09-03
Tense Maputo Counts Cost of Violent Price Riots
Mozambique's capital, Maputo, was rocked by violent clashes on Wednesday between police and protesters, enraged by the increase in the price of basic goods - fuel, water, bread and electricity. 2010-09-03
Travellers to Mozambique Should Exercise Caution
Travellers to Maputo, Mozambique, have been urged to exercise caution following street protests this week against a surge in basic living costs. 2010-09-03
Price Hikes Trigger Mozambique Protests
September in Mozambique's capital has begun with violent protests. Thousands have been striking over an increase in the prices of basic goods, including bread. Police responded with force - firing on crowds gathered on the streets in several suburbs and townships in and around Maputo. 2010-09-03
Another Protest Death Reported
Another person died today after being shot by a police officer dispersing rioters in the neighbourhood of Luis Cabral, on the outskirts of Maputo. The victim, according to the private television channel STV, was a young resident of the neighbourhood. 2010-09-03
Rioting Continues for Second Day
Rioting against price rises continued for a second day on Thursday, in parts of Maputo and the neighbouring city of Matola. 2010-09-03
Tensions Soar As Food Riots Move Into Second Day
Tensions are running high in Mozambique, on the second day of riots caused by soaring food prices. 2010-09-03
Frelimo Appeals for Calm
The ruling Frelimo party on Wednesday launched an appeal for people to remain calm, after a serious outbreak of violence left at least three people dead and dozens injured. Rioting broke out in protest at the recent price rises of water, energy, bread and other consumer goods. 2010-09-03
Matola - Demonstration Leaves Trail of Vandalism And Destruction
The city of Matola on Wednesday was hit by destruction and vandalism following mass demonstrations in protest at the high cost of living. 2010-09-03
Police Confirm Four Deaths in Maputo Riots
The Mozambican police have confirmed that four people died and 27 were wounded during rioting that took place in Maputo and Matola on Wednesday. Police made 142 arrests, according to preliminary figures given out during the afternoon by police spokesperson Pedro Cossa. 2010-09-03
Unrest in Maputo And Matola
The cities of Maputo and Matola on Wednesday morning saw unrest with streets being obstructed with rubbish and large obstacles such as electricity poles and burning tyres. Passing vehicles were stoned. The protests were triggered by the rising prices of water, energy, bread and other consumer goods. 2010-09-03
Border Not Affected By Maputo Strife
Unrest in the capital of Mozambique has not affected the Lebombo border post near Komatipoort in Mpumalanga, which is the main port of entry between the country and South Africa. 2010-09-03
Demonstrations - Mayor of Matola Appeals for Calm
The Mayor of Matola, Arao Nhancale, has appealed to residents to avoid joining any protests that put at risk public order. 2010-09-03
Vandalism By Protestors in Benfica
Protestors angry at the rising prices of water, electricity, bread and other consumer goods on Wednesday morning attacked the food distribution warehouse "Sasseka" and an office of the electricity company Electricidade de Mocambique (EDM) in the neighbourhood of Benfica, in the outskirts on Maputo. 2010-09-02
Children Among Dead in Protests Over Price Hikes
Police opened fire on demonstrators in Maputo marching against rising prices in the capital of Maputo, killing at least six people including two children. |
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