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.

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

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,

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.

At least a dozen people were injured after Mozambican police violently dispersed a protest led by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last month's disputed presidential election, Mondlane's team and a civil society group say.