The ongoing political crisis in Mozambique is rooted in history. Frelimo abandoned the path to true democracy 40 years ago and became increasingly repressive.
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The Southern African Development Community does not have a remarkable record of military interventions in civil conflicts in the region.
During the campaign, partisans of all political stripes were responsible for the violence. But Frelimo supporters were far more aggressive and violent.
The death of Mozambican opposition leader Alfonso Dhlakama could affect the progress made to end hostilities in the country.
The main sticking point in the failed efforts at peace is the demand by Renamo that it be allowed to appoint provincial governors in the provinces where it claims to have won an electoral majority.
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