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South Africa Closes Main Border With Mozambique Amid Post-election Protests

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The South Africa Border Management Authority has temporarily closed the Lebombo border crossing with Mozambique due to escalating protests following Mozambique‘s disputed October 9 election.

The closure comes after reports of vehicle arson on the Mozambican side of the border.

According to authorities in South Africa, several Mozambican officials have asked to take refuge in the neighbouring country, citing safety concerns.

Also, human rights organisations said more than a dozen people have been killed in post-election protests.

Security forces have used tear gas and live ammunition on demonstrators, while the government has warned it may potentially deploy the military.

The protests began after the ruling Frelimo party, which has governed Mozambique since 1975, claimed victory in the October 9 election.

The released results showed Frelimo’s candidate, Daniel Chapo, won over 70 per cent of the vote, while opposition candidate Venancio Mondlane received 20.3 per cent.

Mondlane and his supporters, however, allege widespread fraud, claiming that he is the rightful winner.

His supporters have intensified protests throughout the week and are planning a major demonstration in Maputo, Mozambique’s capital, on Thursday.

Mozambique’s Defense Minister Cristovao Chume has warned against attempts to seize power and said the military is ready to intervene if necessary.

The South African border closure is expected to remain in effect until the situation stabilises.

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