Mozambique police accused of using spy networks to pursue government critics
Human rights activists and victims in Mozambique are accusing the state intelligence agency, Sernic, of using clandestine tactics to target government critics. The report details violent encounters and claims that the agency functions as a political police force rather than a criminal investigation unit.
Why it matters
The allegations highlight significant concerns regarding democratic backsliding and the erosion of civil liberties in Mozambique following disputed elections.
At 8.40pm on 23 January 2025, Simiao Carvalho was walking through Choupal, a neighbourhood behind the airport in Maputo , Mozambique's capital.
The article focuses heavily on human rights abuses and critiques government institutions, which is a common framing in human rights reporting.
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