In a condemnation vote project, which was introduced in parliament this Monday, the Liberal Initiative considers that the murders, on Saturday, of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe are an atrocious crime.
The Liberal Initiative proposed that parliament condemn the murders in Mozambique of two supporters of presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane and demand “a rigorous and impartial investigation to clarify the circumstances of this crime.”
In a draft vote of condemnation, which was submitted to parliament this Monday, the Liberal Initiative (IL) considers that the murder, on Saturday, of Elvino Diaslegal advisor to presidential candidate Venâncio, and Paulo Guambenational representative of the Podemos party, They are “a heinous crime that further stained the already shaken Mozambican democracy.”
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“They were brutally murdered in a cruel ambush.. The two individuals were shot while driving in their vehicle, which caused tragic and unacceptable deaths,” the party argues.
For IL, “this act of violence It is not an isolated incident, but rather a reflection of growing political repression. and the instability that permeates the electoral process in Mozambique.”
“The murder of Dias and Guambe, two defenders of democracy and transparency, highlights the Urgency for a forceful response from the international community, which cannot remain silent in the face of the escalation of political violence.“argues the party.
IL highlights that the European Union (EU), through its High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, “has already spoken out strongly condemning these murders and calling for an immediate and transparent investigation so that those responsible are brought before the justice”. .”
“Inaction or impunity in this case will be an alarming sign that political violence could become an accepted norm in Mozambican society, thus undermining the efforts of those fighting for peace, justice and democracy,” it reads.
IL considers “It is essential to emphasize that, in a democratic regime, politics should be an area of peaceful debate and discussion, and not a battlefield. where violence is used as an instrument to silence opponents.”
“The deaths of Elvino Dias and Paul Guambe are a It is an affront to these fundamental principles and a serious blow to all those who believe in building a fairer and freer Mozambique.”says the party, adding that these homicides send “a dark message to all Mozambicans who aspire to participate in a more transparent and democratic political process.”
“Intimidation and fear cannot prevail in a country that should host freedom of expression and the right of all citizens to engage in politics without fear of deadly reprisals,” he highlights.
Therefore, the party considers that the Assembly of the Republic “must express its deep indignation and vehemently condemn these acts of violence.””, pointing out that “the commitment to the protection of human rights and the defense of the integrity of the democratic process is a moral and political imperative that must be reaffirmed by all parties and institutions.”
“Thus, the Assembly of the Republic, meeting in plenary session, firmly condemns the murders of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe, demanding a rigorous and impartial investigation that clarifies the circumstances of this crime, and reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the defense of human rights and democracy,” reads this voting project.
The Mozambican police confirmed to the Lusa agency on Saturday that the vehicle in which they followed Elvino Dias, lawyer for Venâncio Mondlane, presidential candidate on the 9th, and Paulo Guambe, representative of Podemos, the party that supports Mondlane, was shot dead. in an “ambush.”
The crime took place on Joaquim Chissano Avenue, in the center of the capital.
After the double homicide, Venâncio Mondlane, who questions the preliminary results of the October 9 elections, which did not give him victory, called for peaceful marches on Monday in Mozambique, which were dispersed with shots in the air and tear gas. in Maputo.
Source: Observadora
