Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights researcher said.

Police in Mozambique opened fire on a demonstration called by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane in the capital, Maputo, on Wednesday. “The shots were fired at a close range against the people following Venâncio Mondlane,

Gunshots were heard at the anti-government protest in Maputo. The opposition is accusing the ruling party of rigging the election last year.

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring one of his entourage during a protest march, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported.