Mozambique: Bishop shot dead at his residence
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso of Quelimane, Mozambique, was found shot dead at his residence on Saturday, June 6. An official investigation into the circumstances of his death is underway.
Why it matters
The targeted killing of a religious leader in Mozambique raises significant concerns regarding regional stability and the safety of clergy.
Bishop Osório Citora Afonso, I.M.C., of Quelimane, Mozambique, was shot dead in the early hours of Saturday, June 6, and his body was found in a corridor of the episcopal residence. In an initial official statement sent to Aid to the Church in Need (... [2321 chars]
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