Mozambique: Venancio Mondlane Returns From Exile; Tear Gas Fired on Supporters | Firstpost Africa Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to the country after months of self-imposed exile.

Mozambique’s main opposition leader has returned from exile as security forces fired tear gas at hundreds of his supporters who gathered near the main international airport to welcome him home.

Supporters of Mozambique's opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane have been injured as police tried to break up the crowds who had come to meet him after his return from self-imposed exile on Thursday. He had left the country saying he thought his life was in danger following October's disputed presidential election that sparked deadly protests.