Mozambique: Illegal Detention of Mondlane’s Treasurer Sparks Outrage

Gloria Nobre, treasurer to former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, is illegally detained at a Maputo police station without access to family or legal counsel. Detained on Wednesday, concerns arise over her health, prompting legal intervention by the Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD).

Gloria Nobre, the treasurer of former Mozambican presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, is reportedly being held illegally at a police station in Maputo. According to the independent news publication Mediafax, Nobre has been detained without an arrest warrant, denying her access to family and legal representation.

Nobre’s arrest occurred on Wednesday when plain clothes police officers apprehended her in the Alto Mae neighborhood while she was with her daughter, Alina, after visiting a cemetery. Alina reported that the officers lacked a warrant but displayed a document on their cellphone. Neither she nor her daughter was informed about the reason for the detention.

Alina has expressed her concern, highlighting her mother’s health issues, including high blood pressure and asthma. She stated, “I need to know how she is.” Despite attempts from the family lawyer to visit Nobre, the police illegally denied entry, further complicating the situation.

The Centre for Democracy and Human Rights (CDD) has appointed three lawyers to represent Nobre, yet they also have been barred from visiting her. The CDD announced plans to file a complaint with the Attorney-General’s Office to contest this denial of legal assistance. Anonymously, agents from the Criminal Investigation Service stated that Nobre would be inaccessible for 48 hours due to an ongoing investigation.

In summary, Gloria Nobre remains unlawfully detained without an arrest warrant, experiencing significant restrictions on her rights, including denial of family and legal access. Concerns about her health have intensified the urgency of the situation, prompting the CDD to seek legal avenues for her release. The failure of authorities to comply with legal standards raises serious questions regarding human rights practices in Mozambique.

Original Source: clubofmozambique.com