Police in Mozambique have fired tear gas in the capital Maputo to disperse people protesting against the government over alleged fraud in last month’s elections.
The demonstration on Thursday was the biggest yet against the governing Frelimo party, which was declared the winner of the October 9 election, extending its 49-year rule.
Large crowds of mostly young men barricaded streets with burning tires and waved homemade signs in support of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who says the vote was rigged and had called for a week of protests culminating on Thursday.
As the protesters marched towards the city center, police tried to stop them by using tear gas.
Amnesty International says at least 20 people have been killed in protests since the election.
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