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The Federal Government on Friday expressed concern over escalating post-election violence in Mozambique, which has claimed over 121 lives and injured more than 380 people.
The unrest has been particularly intense in the capital, Maputo, and other cities, including Beira and Nampula.
The violence erupted following the announcement of presidential election results, which declared Daniel Chapo of the Mozambique Liberation Front as the winner with 65 per cent of the vote.
The opposition leader rejected the results, leading to widespread protests and clashes.
In a statement issued by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Federal Government called for calm and urged all political actors in Mozambique to resolve their grievances through lawful and peaceful means.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria calls for calm and advises the aggrieved political players to explore appropriate legal means to seek redress.
“Our thoughts are with the Government of the Republic of Mozambique and the families of all those affected by the dreadful crisis.”
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