Mozambique police accused of using spy networks to pursue government critics

In Mozambique, the criminal police, specifically the National Criminal Investigation Service, are facing increasing accusations of employing spy networks to target government critics. This follows a period of heightened political repression that has persisted since disputed elections 18 months ago. Civil society groups are condemning the abductions and killings allegedly carried out by security forces, highlighting a worrying trend of state-sanctioned repression that threatens democratic norms and human rights in the country. The investigation sheds light on a troubling pattern that could have broader implications for political stability and civil liberties in Mozambique.