Police in Mozambique opened fire on a demonstration called by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane in the capital, Maputo, on Wednesday.

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring one of his entourage during a protest march, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported.

Gunshots were heard at the anti-government protest in Maputo. The opposition is accusing the ruling party of rigging the election last year.

At least a dozen people were injured after Mozambican police violently dispersed a protest led by opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, the runner-up in last month's disputed presidential election, Mondlane's team and a civil society group say.

Mozambican police fired on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane marching in the capital Maputo on Wednesday, injuring at least 10 people, Mondlane's team and a human rights researcher said.