Security
Mozambique has a history of violence and wars. It won its political independence from Portugal in 1975 after a 10-year national liberation struggle (1964-1974). Since then, it has experienced a civil war (1977-1992) and a small-scale post-electoral conflict (2013-2019) between the former warring parties, the Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) and the opposition Mozambique National Resistance (RENAMO). Since 2017, the northern province of Cabo Delgado, rich in natural resources including world-class natural gas and graphite, has been facing an armed insurgency led by a local Islamist group called Ahlu Sunnah wa Jamaah (ASWJ), which is linked to the Islamic State. MOZ TIMES pays special attention to covering peace and security issues in Mozambique, with breaking news from the field, expert commentary and analysis.
Two Police Officers Tortured to Death by Naparama Militias in Chiúre
– Officers were on a reconnaissance mission and were reportedly mistaken for insurgents Pemba (MOZTIMES) – Two officers from the Mozambican...
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Bodies of Fishermen Allegedly Killed by Mozambican Soldiers Found in Coastal Villages of Cabo Delgado
- ACLED reports cases of civilians deliberately killed by Mozambique Navy soldiers in Macomia - Defence Forces spokesperson denies any...
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Former Police Commander Appears Before Prosecutors Over Post-Election Killings
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Former Commander-General of the Mozambican Police (PRM), Bernardino Rafael, appeared before the Attorney-General’s Office (PGR) on...
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EU Military Mission Trains Over 450 Mozambican Defence Forces Troops
By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM-MOZ) has trained more than 450 members of...
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José Pacheco Appointed Director-General of Intelligence Services
– President Daniel Chapo demands that SISE focus on combating subversion, terrorism, and transnational organised crime By Noémia Mendes Maputo...
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Russian Vessel Heads to Maputo After Terrorist Attack in Cabo Delgado
By MOZTIMES Maputo (MOZTIMES) – The Russian oceanographic vessel Atlantida K-1704 is en route back to the port of Maputo after coming under...
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Head of Mobilisation for Venâncio Mondlane Shot in Quelimane
By Sheila Nhancale Maputo (MOZTIMES) – Joel Amaral, political activist and national mobiliser for opposition leader Venâncio Mondlane, was shot...
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Riot Police Kill Civilian in Gaza During Protests
- Police brutality is continuing, despite the meeting between Daniel Chapo and Venâncio Mondlane aimed at ending violence By Carlos...
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Police Deny Shooting at Mondlane’s motorcade
- Mondlane is in good health but in an undisclosed location, says his advisor By Noémia Mendes Maputo (MOZTIMES) –...
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Mozambique-Rwanda Joint Operation Halts Insurgents’ Advance South of Macomia
- A military response was finally launched after days of consecutive terrorist attacks - The United Nations Security Council estimates...
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