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The process of political reconciliation in Mozambique continues to chart an erratic course, but significant progress appears to have been made in a meeting between president Daniel Chapo and Venâncio Mondlane, still the chief figurehead of the opposition, on Tuesday.
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Six points were discussed, largely Mondlane’s priorities; definitive agreement was not reached, but both Mondlane and Chapo and their teams came out of the talks feeling positive, inside sources told Zitamar News.
The points on the agenda, we understand, were as follows:
- An end to violence on all sides, including “verbal violence”
- An amnesty and/or pardon for people arrested in the post-election unrest; a general amnesty is seen as the more likely solution, for practical reasons
- Medical support for those affected by, in particular, police violence, including psychological support for families who lost loved ones
- Chapo and Mondlane exchanged phone numbers in order to have direct contact; Chapo will consult with other political parties on how best to integrate Mondlane into the “inclusive political dialogue” process
- Chapo agreed to check on progress towards legalising Mondlane’s new political party at the Ministry of Justice
- Solving the issue of people under detention, including Mondlane’s financial secretary (potentially to be included under a general amnesty)
