Mozambique: Two years without justice for protester shot in the eye with rubber bullet
Khanyo Farisè, deputy regional director of East and Southern Africa at Armnesty International, said that before the second anniversary of Inocêncio Manhique, the illegal use of force by security forces was attracted by people’s attention.
“Two years ago, security forces shot Inocêncio Manhique with rubber bullets during peaceful protests. So far, just as the promised investigation was in trouble, Manhique has not yet obtained judicial justice for the crime.
“The case of Inocêncio Manhique symbolizes the impunity enjoyed by security forces in Mozambique. Indeed, security personnel continue to violently suppress peaceful gatherings and reports have been reported More than 300 people were killed The widespread crackdown on protests has been made since the elections in October.
“The authorities must ensure justice for Inocêncio Manhique by disclosing the results of any investigation they may have conducted in his case. They must also ensure that all reports of human rights violations are investigated during the ongoing post-election crackdown, which is swift, transparent, independent and public.”
background
On March 18, 2023, security forces shot Mahik with rubber bullets during a peaceful protest in Maputo in homage to the late rapper and government critics.
At that time, Amnesty International recorded Reckless and illegal policing strategiesincluding the deployment of tear gas and arbitrary arrests against peaceful protesters. According to Manhique’s lawyer, he fled from tear gas when he was hit.
Later authorities They say they are investigating Manhique’s casebut they have not yet introduced public reports on the investigation. It is not clear whether the perpetrator is responsible for his actions, but Mashik is not compensated.
Manhique’s lawyer Elvino Dias is Shot On October 19, 2024, leading to widespread protests across the country, the country’s Fremo-led government has Cruelly suppressed. Amnesty International also has Call for investigation into Dias’ killing.
Distributed by Apo Group on behalf of Amnesty International.
