Rwandan forces kill 26 insurgents in Muidumbe
Rwandan forces reinforcing Mozambique’s military in Cabo Delgado province killed 26 insurgents in Mandela village in Muidumbe, northern Cabo Delgado on Friday, and captured two
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Cabo Ligado Analysis: The refugees returned by Tanzania
Almost 10,000 Mozambican refugees to Tanzania have been returned back across the border, allegedly because of security concerns on the part of Tanzania
Cabo Ligado Analysis: DAG’s internal investigation into human rights allegations
While the report denies allegations of indiscriminate attacks, it acknowledges the possibility of civilian collateral damage, especially in instances where insurgents may have used civilian cover to attack
People in Palma villages given until Monday to leave
Mozambique’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) on Tuesday warned civilians living in the area around Palma town that they must leave their villages by Monday 19 July to go to the nearby village of Quitunda, a local source told Zitamar News
EU ministers approve training mission to Mozambique
The European Union training mission will be based in the south and centre of the country, and should be in place by October
Rwanda announces immediate deployment to Cabo Delgado, SADC to join next week
Rwanda will today start the deployment of 1,000 members of its police and armed forces to Cabo Delgado, apparently to be joined next week by the start of a SADC deployment
Cabo Ligado Analysis: Mozambique’s negotiations to secure external support for its counterinsurgency effort
It is common wisdom that Maputo needs help to bolster its capacity to fight the insurgents, but the question is whether this will move beyond training, supplies, and logistical support towards the thorny issue of boots on the ground
Cabo Ligado Analysis: Rwanda enters the scene
Some Rwandan involvement in counter-insurgency efforts in Cabo Delgado would likely win support from Tanzania, but SADC approval would be necessary, including agreement from South Africa
Disaster response in the displacement era
As aid agencies begin their preparations for the 2022 cyclone season, it is worth reflecting on the challenges they face confronting natural disasters in Cabo Delgado in the current era of mass displacement
Fear of recruitment in Cabo Delgado resettlement centres not matched by reality
Instead of focusing on resettlement centres, insurgents continue to recruit in places they attack — but that may change in the future as the insurgency requires more manpower