Press Statement: Constitutional Council Decision on Mozambican Elections
The United States is concerned about the October 9 national elections announced by Mozambique’s Constitutional Council on December 23. Civil society organizations, political parties, the media and international observers, including from the United States, pointed to significant irregularities in the tabulation process and concerns over a lack of transparency throughout the election period. The United States calls on all stakeholders to avoid violence and engage in meaningful cooperation to restore peace and promote unity. Those responsible for human rights violations, including the killing of protesters and party officials and the excessive use of force by security forces, must be held accountable. Mozambicans deserve elections that are free of violence and reflect the will of the people. The United States urges all stakeholders to commit to serious electoral and institutional reforms to ensure Mozambique’s future as a true multi-party democracy.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of the United States Embassy in Mozambique.
