Mozambique police must only use live ammunition to protect life during demonstrations

Wednesday 1 September 2010 Up to six people, including two children, were reportedly killed in the capital Maputo on Wednesday during clashes between police and demonstrators. Amnesty International has urged Mozambique’s police not to use live ammunition to disperse violent demonstrations in the capital Maputo unless lives are at risk. According to media reports up to six people, including two children, were killed on Wednesday during clashes between police and demonstrators protesting the rising price of commodities in the country. The protests are continuing across the city.“While we recognize…

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