Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venancio Mondlane, has announced a temporary halt to ongoing protests.
This decision comes after weeks of violent demonstrations following the disputed presidential election.
Mondlane, who claims victory in the election despite the official results declaring Daniel Chapo as the winner, is seeking to allow international organizations to investigate alleged human rights abuses by police during the protests.
He will announce the next phase of protests in the coming days.
The violence has had a significant impact on the region.
South Africa has increased border security and deployed a special envoy to engage with Mozambican authorities.
The escalating situation has also led to a humanitarian crisis, with thousands of refugees fleeing to neighboring Malawi, disrupting fuel imports and straining resources.