The increase in attacks and fatalities in recent weeks is supported by the recruitment of volunteers in provinces such as Nampula and Tete and by the capture of weapons and means of combat by cells in areas with a greater military presence of SAMIM and FADM, in particular Nangade and Macomia. PR FILIPE NYUSI has made public appeals for young people not to join rebel groups.

Ambushes against SAMIM soldiers could be a politically critical factor for Mozambique if casualties start to produce internal political repercussions in the various SAMIM contributing countries, which could opt to reduce their participation on the ground. READ MORE