Tag: Mozambique

Mozambique and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights (Christopher Vandome, Alex Vines OBE, Chatham House)

In recent years, Mozambique has become the focus of increasing international investment in the exploration and exploitation of its abundant mineral resources, but ongoing...

Children ‘indoctrinated’ to fight for insurgents in Mozambique: UNICEF (UN News)

In northern Mozambique, worrying reports emerged on Tuesday that children as young as five have been shown how to handle weapons and indoctrinated to...

Mozambique. Aid-for-Sex Alleged in Northern Mozambique (Zenaida Machado, HRW)

A woman walks through the Internally Displaced Person camp "25 de junho," in Metuge, Mozambique on May 20, 2021.  © 2021 JOHN WESSELS/AFP via Getty Images Allegations of sexual...

Rwanda/Mozambique – Rwanda, Mozambique forces recapture port city from rebels (Al Jazeera)

Rwandan forces deployed last month to help Mozambique’s army battle rebels said on Sunday they have recaptured control of the key northern port of...

Africa/Europe/Mozambique – Africa and Europe rally to contain Islamic insurgency in Mozambique (The Interpreter)

DAVID BREWSTER writes: In recent days, military advance teams from South Africa and Botswana began to deploy to northern Mozambique to support governments forces in their...

Rwanda/Mozambique – Rwanda deploys 1,000 soldiers to Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado (Al Jazeera)

Rwanda has started deploying 1,000-strong forces to Mozambique to help it combat worsening violence in the gas-rich northern Cabo Delgado province. The announcement came on...

Mozambique – Regional Force in Mozambique Should Prioritize Civilian Protection (Zenaida Machado, HRW)

After months of deliberation and inconclusive meetings about addressing violence in northern Mozambique, leaders from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) agreed on Wednesday to send...

Mozambique – Starving Malagasy forced to eat leaves, locusts for survival (Al Jazeera)

Near-total disappearance of food sources has created a ‘full-blown nutrition emergency’ in southern Madagascar, World Food Programme warns. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/30/famine-looms-in-southern-madagascar-uns-food-agency-says

Mozambique – UN: Nearly 30,000 fled attacks in Mozambique’s Palma since March (Al Jazeera)

Attacks marked major intensification in violence that has wreaked havoc across Cabo Delgado province for over three years. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/30/un-nearly-30000-flee-mozambique-attacks-since-late-march

Mozambique – With global solidarity, Mozambique can overcome its crisis (Al Jazeera)

Winnie Byanyima UN Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director for UNAIDS The country needs urgent help with debt relief and humanitarian aid. https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2021/4/27/with-global-solidarity-mozambique-can-overcome-its-crisis  

(Mozambique) Inconsolable tears as ‘huge’ crisis unfolding in Mozambique (Al Jazeera)

Thousands of displaced people stream into Pemba and other parts of northern Mozambique after attack on town of Palma. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/4/2/inconsolable-tears-as-huge-crisis-unfolding-in-mozambique

(Mozambique) Mozambique: Efforts continue to rescue civilians from Palma (Al Jazeera)

Security contractor says bodies lying on the streets of the coastal city, situation still chaotic after a rebel attack. Mozambique: Efforts continue to rescue civilians...

(Mozambique) Who are the fighters launching attacks in northern Mozambique? (Al Jazeera)

The latest attack in Cabo Delgado province kills dozens of civilians and forces thousands of Palma residents and IDPs to flee towards safety. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/who-are-the-fighters-launching-attacks-in-northern-mozambique

(Mozambique) Mozambique: Thousands flee besieged Palma by boats (Al Jazeera)

International aid agency sources say between 6,000 and 10,000 people are waiting to be evacuated to safety. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/29/thousands-flee-besieged-mozambican-town-by-boat

(Mozambique) Dozens of ‘defenceless’ civilians killed in Mozambique attack (Al Jazeera)

Fatalities include seven people whose convoy of vehicles was ambushed as they attempted to flee assault on northern town of Palma. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/28/dozens-of-defenceless-civilians-killed-mozambique-attack

(Mozambique) Why can’t Mozambique secure Cabo Delgado province? (Al Jazeera)

Presenter: Mohammed Jamjoom Guests: Zenaida Machado – Senior researcher, Human Rights Watch Jasmine Opperman – Senior researcher, Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project Fernando Lima – Journalist and...