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title: "Demonstrators and police clash in Maputo, and more from around the world"
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# Demonstrators and police clash in Maputo, and more from around the world

> Moving, surprising, inspiring, terrifying, shocking... This is a selection of images from our planet, from the past three days.

By Maverick Life Editors · Published 22 November 2024, 20:29 SAST · Updated 22 November 2024, 20:29 SAST

## Key points
- In a dramatic showdown reminiscent of a political thriller, Mozambican police unleashed tear gas on hundreds of demonstrators, who, in a fervent display of defiance, knelt and sang the national anthem while protesting the controversial election results that left opposition leader Venancio Mondlane exiled and his supporters fuming.
- Protests erupt in Maputo as supporters of exiled opposition leader Venancio Mondlane challenge disputed election results from October 2024.
- Mozambican police deploy tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were kneeling and singing the national anthem in defiance.
- The protests are fueled by the recent assassination of Podemos candidate Paulo Guambe, raising tensions among opposition supporters.
- Clashes between demonstrators and police highlight ongoing unrest in Mozambique following the controversial presidential election.

## Content

![epa11734877 Demonstrators and supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane gather during a protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. The placard depicts Podemos parliamentary candidate Paulo Guambe, who was killed on 19 October 2024.  EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/A26GvXPKi1IDnJIe4YXEnvIIuhQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643666.jpg)

*Demonstrators and supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane gather during a protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. The placard depicts Podemos parliamentary candidate Paulo Guambe, who was killed on 19 October 2024. EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO*

![A demonstrator uses a whistle as supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024.  EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/COKjfgV4Us3bSQRmHWoifDJdNLo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643649.jpg)

*A demonstrator uses a whistle as supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO*

![Supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane carry a black banner during a protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024.  EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/QpWaP7GDmAhLUogqBwc1a89KT9E=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643650.jpg)

*Supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane carry a black banner during a protest against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO*

![Demonstrators clash with the police as they fire tear gas to disperse supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protesting against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024.  EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/OXSAfc_TmEJ-LzteWE18GdyKFSo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643659.jpg)

*Demonstrators clash with the police as they fire tear gas to disperse supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protesting against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO*

![Demonstrators clash with the police as they fire tear gas to disperse supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protesting against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024.  EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ExGtwP7gHnrJnUUNi11xOWplH-8=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643661.jpg)

*A wide shot of demonstrators clashing with the police as they fire tear gas to disperse supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane protesting against the presidential election results in downtown Maputo, Mozambique, 22 November 2024. Mozambican police used tear gas to disperse hundreds of demonstrators and supporters of former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, as they were chanting the national anthem on their knees and challenging the results of the disputed general election held in October 2024. EPA-EFE/LUISA NHANTUMBO*

![People watch as the motorcade carrying President-elect Donald Trump's leaves Mar-a-Lago resort on November 19, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. The Trump administration has been announcing a number of nominees to fill out his upcoming administration. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/wS45a_rBAx_nvkENSW5w0oIC8g0=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/2185602253.jpg)

*People watch as the motorcade carrying President-elect Donald Trump's leaves Mar-a-Lago resort on November 19, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida. The Trump administration has been announcing a number of nominees to fill out his upcoming administration. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)*

![Migrants walk in caravan towards the border with the United States, in the municipality of Huixtla, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, 21 November 2024. Members of the migrant caravan in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico, denounced that authorities blocked their entrance to the municipality of Huixtla, where they intended to rest, and urged the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum to intervene so that their human rights are not violated.  EPA-EFE/Juan Manuel Blanco](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HLtMF7d1IXhlE4mmsjaxvibtWVo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12642677.jpg)

*Migrants walk in caravan towards the border with the United States, in the municipality of Huixtla, in the state of Chiapas, Mexico, 21 November 2024. Members of the migrant caravan in the state of Chiapas, southern Mexico, denounced that authorities blocked their entrance to the municipality of Huixtla, where they intended to rest, and urged the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum to intervene so that their human rights are not violated. EPA-EFE/Juan Manuel Blanco*

![An activist with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), covered in fake blood, lies on a mock charcoal grill during a performance near the Victoria Memorial (background), in Kolkata, India, 22 November 2024. PETA India staged the performance advocating for animals' rights ahead of International Meatless Day marked on 25 November.  EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ZI_vtZcopA5DHnQqNDvC5F4aeDE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643437.jpg)

*An activist with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), covered in fake blood, lies on a mock charcoal grill during a performance near the Victoria Memorial (background), in Kolkata, India, 22 November 2024. PETA India staged the performance advocating for animals' rights ahead of International Meatless Day marked on 25 November. EPA-EFE/PIYAL ADHIKARY*

![The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles fired from south Lebanon over Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel, 22 November 2024, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. Israel's military stated on 22 November, that following sirens that sounded in the Haifa Bay area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory.  EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/ntr9g5nUtwQWK_HM-0_kGKgL9JI=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643620.jpg)

*The Israeli Iron Dome air defense system intercepts missiles fired from south Lebanon over Kiryat Shmona in northern Israel, 22 November 2024, amid cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israel. Israel's military stated on 22 November, that following sirens that sounded in the Haifa Bay area, approximately five projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory. EPA-EFE/ATEF SAFADI*

![Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Chiyah area of Dahieh district, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 22 November 2024. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 3,600 people have been killed and over 15,200 others have been injured in Lebanon since the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.  EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/gTvosP7Ruzi51KVLUnpc7jyTq0o=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643511.jpg)

*Smoke rises following an Israeli airstrike on the Al-Chiyah area of Dahieh district, south of Beirut, Lebanon, 22 November 2024. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 3,600 people have been killed and over 15,200 others have been injured in Lebanon since the escalation in hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah. EPA-EFE/WAEL HAMZEH*

![A fir tree from Ledro, Italy's Trento region is brought to St. Peter's Square to serve as a Christmas tree, Vatican, 22 November 2024. Before the cutting of the fir tree, there were protests by environmentalist associations at a local level with appeals addressed to Pope Francis himself. There was also a torchlight procession to defend the 'Green Giant', as activists in the area called it, from being demolished.  EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/tN4n5v6KRZJxNlNgHKZDD6SwdJk=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643225.jpg)

*A fir tree from Ledro, Italy's Trento region is brought to St. Peter's Square to serve as a Christmas tree, Vatican, 22 November 2024. Before the cutting of the fir tree, there were protests by environmentalist associations at a local level with appeals addressed to Pope Francis himself. There was also a torchlight procession to defend the 'Green Giant', as activists in the area called it, from being demolished. EPA-EFE/MASSIMO PERCOSSI*

![A man stands on the shore of Lake Zurich next to the sculpture Ganymede by Hermann Hubacher in Zurich, Switzerland, 22 November 2024. The widespread snowfall from the evening before and during the night caused traffic disruptions in large parts of the Central Plateau. At lower altitudes, 20-30cm of snow fell across the board.  EPA-EFE/TIL BUERGY](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/dk3ROSFQA3Xn4FEbfd4cwHg4bbE=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643436.jpg)

*A man stands on the shore of Lake Zurich next to the sculpture Ganymede by Hermann Hubacher in Zurich, Switzerland, 22 November 2024. The widespread snowfall from the evening before and during the night caused traffic disruptions in large parts of the Central Plateau. At lower altitudes, 20-30cm of snow fell across the board. EPA-EFE/TIL BUERGY*

![A photo taken with a drone shows a road running through a snow covered forest after an overnight snowfall, near Matrakeresztes, Hungary, 22 November 2024.  EPA-EFE/PETER KOMKA HUNGARY OUT](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/BX2rvl3cyA5WHCdhcPZLTYP3sYo=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/12643619.jpg)

*A photo taken with a drone shows a road running through a snow covered forest after an overnight snowfall, near Matrakeresztes, Hungary, 22 November 2024. EPA-EFE/PETER KOMKA*

![David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/PaAI_aMy8Po5J3Lx3w_PRHmJzKQ=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GettyImages-2186026557.jpg)

*David Njoku #85 of the Cleveland Browns warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Huntington Bank Field on November 21, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)*

![Pearl Thusi at The Roast Of Pearl Thusi at Gold Reef City Lyric Theatre on November 21, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The TV show sees celebrities dish out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of the guest of honour in front of a live audience. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape)](https://cdn.dailymaverick.co.za/i/HS95pzZbKvIst31CNy7OAQ9Acdg=/200x100/smart/filters:strip_exif\(\)/file/dailymaverick/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ED_536031.jpg)

*Pearl Thusi at The Roast Of Pearl Thusi at Gold Reef City Lyric Theatre on November 21, 2024 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The TV show sees celebrities dish out good-natured insult comedy jokes at the expense of the guest of honour in front of a live audience. (Photo by Gallo Images/Oupa Bopape). DM*