Manifestation illegal:Armed Defence and Security Forces make it impossible for Renamo to manifest in Maputo

The Armed Forces of Defence and Security prevented early on Tuesday,a march by members of the largest political opposition party saying it was illegal.(March of Renamo supporters in Maputo was allegedly intended to greet the capital's residents during the Christmas holidays and New Year's Eve)

A contingent of the Defence and Security Forces (FDS) heavily armed,surrounded yesterday during part of the morning
hours,the headquarters of Renamo in Maputo,to derail a march of activists of that party,which was scheduled for this Tuesday - in another case that shows the level of prevalent political tension in the country.

The FDS got into position with armored cars,anti-riot brigade and police dogs on the streets giving access the to headquarters of the main opposition party,with a readiness to respond to any contempt.Witnesses heard by"O Pais" reported that everything began at about five in the morning.

During the police presence,there was registred moments of animosity between the authorities and members of the Renamo,and the police fired tear gas and rubber bullets and damaged a tobacco shop and a car.