Daniel Chapo calls for truth about Samora Machel’s death
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Aimnews
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo is seeking answers about the death of Samora Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, in a plane crash in Mbuzini, South Africa, 40 years ago. At a ceremony in memory of the 35 victims, he defended the right of families and the Mozambican and South African peoples to know the truth, according to the Mozambique News Agency.
Mozambican President Daniel Chapo called for the circumstances surrounding the death of Samora Moisés Machel, the first president of independent Mozambique, to be clarified on Monday 19 October at a ceremony in Mbuzini, South Africa. Samora Machel died 40 years ago in a plane crash that killed 35 people, including members of his delegation, journalists, diplomats and crew members, according to the AIM news agency.
Daniel Chapo said that investigations carried out over the decades had not resolved all the questions surrounding the Mbuzini tragedy. The ceremony is part of this week’s tributes to the former Mozambican leader, following the recognition of eleven children at a tribute to Samora Machel, according to the AIM news agency.
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