Decision of the Constitutional Council on the Mozambican elections

The United States is concerned by the December 23 announcement by the Mozambican Constitutional Council regarding the October 9 national elections. Civil society organizations, political parties, media and international observers, including those from the United States, have cited significant irregularities in the process of compiling the results, as well as concerns about a lack of transparency throughout. throughout the electoral period. The United States calls on all stakeholders to refrain from violence and engage in meaningful collaboration to restore peace and foster unity. Those responsible for human rights violations, including the killing of protesters and political party leaders and the excessive use of force by security forces, must be held to account. Mozambicans deserve elections free of violence and which reflect the will of the people. The United States urges all stakeholders to engage in serious electoral and institutional reforms to secure Mozambique’s future as a true multi-party democracy.