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Mozambique Court Rejects Mondlane's Live Trial Broadcast Appeal
Mozambique's Supreme Court denies Venancio Mondlane's request to broadcast his trial live, keeping proceedings closed to media.
In brief
Mozambique's Supreme Court denies Venancio Mondlane's request to broadcast his trial live, keeping proceedings closed to media. Mozambique's Supreme Court rejected Venancio Mondlane's appeal to broadcast his trial live, citing criminal procedure rules. Originally reported by Allafrica.
Mozambique Supreme Court
Mozambique's Supreme Court rejected Venancio Mondlane's appeal to broadcast his trial live on television and social media.
Trial Restrictions
The court also refused recording of sound and images during the November 17 trial but granted public access to the courtroom.
Mondlane's Charges
Mondlane, leader of Anamola, faces five criminal charges for post-election mass demonstrations that started peacefully but turned violent.
Court Rationale
The Supreme Court argued live broadcasts could lead to premature public conclusions about guilt before a final verdict.
Consequence
Mondlane's trial remains closed to live media, intensifying political tensions as he is the country's leading opposition figure.
In short
Mozambique's Supreme Court rejected Venancio Mondlane's appeal to broadcast his trial live, citing criminal procedure rules.
