Brothers,
fathers, acquaintances, and even advocates for the same cause, resorted to
violence among themselves on the morning of July 23, 2025, resulting in serious and minor injuries in the city
of Nacala-Porto. This incident marks yet another violation of human rights in
Nampula province.
The
violence, characterized by the use of blunt instruments such as stones, machetes, iron bars, and
others, took place on one of the city's streets, specifically in front
of a political delegation office.
A
witness, who was also among the injured, stated that while he was sitting in
that building, he suddenly saw other men begin attacking those seated there,
leading to a confrontation until at least several people sustained minor and
serious injuries.
The
District Hospital of Nacala-Porto, through its chief medical officer Dr. Julfrique Bila, confirmed
that seven people were treated at the health unit, some of whom have already
been discharged. Dr. Bila stated that of the seven injured, at least two are in
serious condition but remain under the care of the medical team on duty.
The
Koxukhuru association in Nampula, led by social activist Gamito dos Santos,
suggested in a Facebook post that the unrest in Nacala-Porto has political undertones. The post claimed
that in addition to four people sustaining serious injuries, there was a worse
form of human rights violation: death, indicating two fatalities.
"In
Defense of his 'Mandate', Ossufo Momade sheds Blood in Nacala-Porto, there's
talk of Two deaths and 4 serious
injuries ," read the post from July 23.
The
spokesperson for the PRM District Command, Hermenigilda Jacob, stated that the corporation condemns the
incident that resulted in injuries, but does not confirm the existence of
fatalities at the scene.
"The
Mozambican Republic Police at the Nacala district level became aware of the
presence of some men who took over the Renamo political party headquarters in
Nacala, where presumed unknown men assaulted a group that was guarding the
premises. The police went to the scene, encouraging no further incidents, and
confirmed that there were seriously and lightly injured people, with no deaths
recorded."
Several
human rights defenders condemned the use of force to resolve misunderstandings
among these Mozambicans, even over political issues, warning that respect for
physical integrity must be observed by everyone. (AA)
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