Mozambique forces face mobile insurgent tactics
Brigadier General Sérgio Estrela reported 154 attacks in five months across 16 districts, including Niassa.
Mozambican Defence Armed Forces (FADM) are confronting insurgents who have become more mobile and adaptable in their tactics, according to Brigadier General Sérgio Estrela, Mission Force Commander for EUMAM MOZ. An analysis presented highlighted the geographical spread of attacks, noting incursions into areas south and west of Cabo Delgado Province.
Data shared for the preceding five months recorded 154 attacks, primarily concentrated in Cabo Delgado but also extending into 15 districts there and one in Niassa Province, covering 120 localities. General Estrela also pointed to an increase in kidnappings for ransom as a tactic used by these groups.
The European Union Military Assistance Mission in Mozambique (EUMAM MOZ) is supporting the FADM's development of autonomy and operational capabilities. This partnership aims to bolster the forces' effectiveness in responding to national and regional security challenges and contributing to peace efforts.
Why it mattersThe FADM faces evolving security challenges due to mobile insurgent groups and their changing tactics.