New Delhi: The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, expressed concern over the post-election violence in Mozambique. The election results declared on 9 October, resulted in loss of life and the destruction of public and private property.
In a statement released by his spokesperson Thursday, Guterres urged all political leaders and relevant national stakeholders to defuse tensions through meaningful dialogue and legal redress. He also called for them to refrain from the use of violence and redouble efforts to seek a peaceful resolution to the ongoing crisis, emphasizing that a constructive approach is essential to the collective future of Mozambicans.
“The Secretary-General is concerned about the post-election violence, which has resulted in loss of lives, and the destruction of public and private property,” the statement read.