# 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.
- Title: Mozambique Court Rejects Mondlane's Live Trial Broadcast…
- Summary: Mozambique's Supreme Court denies Venancio Mondlane's request to broadcast his trial live, keeping proceedings closed to media. Mozambique's Supreme Court…
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- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610140289.html
- Published: 2026-10-14T11:02:34+00:00
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- Topics: mozambique, venancio mondlane, supreme court, criminal procedure code, national alliance for free autonomous mo, anamola, post-election demonstrations, military court, news, world, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Mozambique's Supreme Court rejected Venancio Mondlane's appeal to broadcast his trial live, citing criminal procedure rules.