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.

By Manuel Mucari and Custodio Cossa MAPUTO (Reuters) -Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned from self-exile on Thursday, defiantly claiming to have won a hotly contested October election,

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.

Opposition Leader Venancio Mondlane Returns, Clashes Erupt | Firstpost Africa Mozambique's opposition leader Venancio Mondlane has returned to the country after months of self-imposed exile. Mondlane returns to a tense and chaotic atmosphere in the southern African nation over the disputed October presidential results.

Mozambique opposition leader Venancio Mondlane returned home on Thursday, after fleeing in the days following a hotly contested October election that sparked demonstrations in which scores of protesters have been killed.

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique two months ago saying he feared for his life

Venâncio Mondlane holds ‘inauguration’ at airport amid fears that deadly stand-off with ruling party could destabilise region