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Mozambique Government's Internet Restrictions Spark Human Rights Concerns


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The Right2Protest Project (R2P) has condemned Mozambique's ongoing internet shutdown, labeling it a grave violation of democracy and human rights. R2P, A coalition championing the right to peaceful protest, argues that cutting off internet access is an outright violation of freedom of expression and assembly, rights firmly enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. The country has seen waves of protests as citizens express growing anger over last month's contested election results. With opposition parties rejecting the outcome, demonstrations have surged across Mozambique, often met with heavy-handed police responses. For more on this we are joined by Omhle Ntshingila coordinator at The Right2Protest Project

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