The Mozambican Anamola party today reported the death of another of its members in Inhambane province, in the south of the country, demanding an “independent and transparent” investigation and that the alleged perpetrators be held accountable.
In a statement of condolence, the National Alliance for a Free and Autonomous Mozambique (Anamola), founded by politician Venâncio Mondlane, said that António Siquela, coordinator of a party structure in the village of Massava, Zavala district, died after being “intercepted and assaulted by officers of the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR)”.
“In view of the seriousness of this case, Anamola demands urgent clarification of the circumstances of his death, an independent and transparent investigation, and that those responsible be held accountable under the law,” the statement said.
The party added that “human life is a fundamental good and no political disagreement can justify acts of violence”, calling for the facts to be established and those involved to be held accountable.
“António Siquela is gone, but the demand for truth, justice and respect for human life remains,” the statement also said, offering condolences to the victim’s family, friends, party members and the community of Massava.
António Siquela’s death adds to other cases of violence reported by Anamola since the political party, founded by Venâncio Mondlane, was established in August 2025.
On 11 October, Mondlane reported the murder of Araújo Tendence, a senior party official in Mopeia district, Zambézia province, who was allegedly shot dead at his home, as well as the abduction and torture of another party member in Maputo.
At the time, the politician said that the number of Anamola members killed since the party’s founding was approaching 60.
In September, the party’s spokesperson, Alberto Manhique, said that the party had recorded at least 57 murders of members since August 2025, as well as 436 cases of “extreme violence” against activists and party structures.
According to Anamola, several of the reported cases have been brought to the attention of the authorities. In May, Venâncio Mondlane filed a complaint with the Attorney-General’s Office (PGR), alleging political persecution of party members and supporters. The politician has linked these incidents to the climate of tension that followed the October 2024 general elections, whose results he has never recognised.
These reports of the murder of opposition members come as the Supreme Court has scheduled the start of Venâncio Mondlane’s trial for 17 November, in connection with the protests following the general elections of 9 October 2024, in which he was a presidential candidate and whose official results he did not recognise.
The criminal case was brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (PGR) in connection with the post-election demonstrations. The politician is accused of the crimes of public glorification of crime, incitement to collective disobedience, public instigation to commit a crime, instigation of terrorism and incitement to terrorism, offences that carry a potential sentence of more than 20 years’ imprisonment.
According to the Public Prosecutor’s Office indictment, the evidence against Venâncio Mondlane is based largely on calls to challenge the results, organise strikes and shutdowns, and mobilise for protests, made during live broadcasts on social media.
Source: Lusa