Funeral Massacre in Mozambique: Police Open Fire on Mourners

 

Ressano Garcia, Mozambique- 

A peaceful funeral ceremony in Ressano Garcia, Maputo Province, was tragically disrupted by a brutal act of violence when the Unidade de Intervenção Rápida (Rapid Intervention Unit) opened fire on mourners. The incident occurred during the funeral of Mano Shottas, a young digital producer who was fatally shot by the police while filming a police operation.

The gunfire sent mourners into a panicked scramble for safety, leaving two dead and several injured. Witnesses described scenes of chaos and terror as shots rang out in the cemetery. "We were all there, grieving the loss of a brother, and suddenly it turned into a nightmare," recounted one witness. "People running, screams of pain... some didn't even have time to react."

The community of Ressano Garcia, already reeling from the loss of Mano Shottas, is now grappling with this new wave of violence and grief. Outrage has erupted, with residents demanding justice and accountability. Protests have sprung up across the town, with demonstrators chanting slogans calling for an end to police brutality.

The authorities have yet to release an official statement regarding the incident. This silence has further fueled public anger and concerns about the lack of transparency and accountability within the security forces. 

The incident has once again brought to the forefront the deeply troubled relationship between the police and the community in Ressano Garcia.