Africa Monitor Intelligence

Mozambique: FDS Deploys in Mocímboa Veterans of RENAMO Combats

One of the commanders of the Rapid Intervention Unit (UIR) of the Police of the Republic of Mozambique (PRM) with more experience in fighting RENAMO's guerrillas, but also with a history of crime, is commanding the special police force unit in the town of Mocímboa da Praia, following the most recent occupation of this district capital in the province of Cabo Delgado by Islamic-inspired armed groups (27-28.JUN). READ MORE