Africa-Press – Mozambique. The Mozambican government on Saturday called for “unwavering vigilance and unity” among Mozambicans to stop terrorist attacks and ensure peace in Cabo Delgado, in the words of Minister of Justice, Constitutional and Religious Affairs Mateus Saize, who presided over ceremonies marking 33 years since the signing of the General Peace Agreement.
“The instability sown by terrorism in Cabo Delgado, with its destructive violence and mourning, calls for unwavering vigilance and unity so that our peace, achieved through sacrifice, is preserved,” said Mateus Saize.
Saize was speaking on Saturday (October 4) at Peace Square in Maputo, where he presided over ceremonies commemorating the signing of the General Peace Agreement (GPA) on 4 October 1992, which marked the end of the conflict between government forces and the Mozambican National Resistance (Renamo).
In his remarks, Minister Saize promised continued government efforts to end the insurgency once and for all, asking for support from religious groups and civil society in resolving this issue.
“Your message has immense power, a force that must be used to sow tolerance, peace, and justice,” the minister said, addressing the religious community.
Mozambican Defence Minister Cristóvão Chume also called for efforts, particularly from civil society organisations, to combat violent extremism in Cabo Delgado.
“The issue of combating terrorism in Cabo Delgado cannot be solely the responsibility of the Defence and Security Forces. They are naturally doing their part, day by day. But the rest of the national community must remain concerned, investing in its knowledge and capabilities, so that we can lessen the impact of terrorism in Cabo Delgado,” the Defence Minister said.
United Nations agencies recently reported that nearly 22,000 people fled three districts of Cabo Delgado, including Mocímboa da Praia, from 19 to 26 September due to the resurgence of attacks, which in eight years have already displaced more than one million people, according to official estimates.
In 2024 alone, at least 349 people died in attacks in northern Mozambique, most claimed by the extremist group Islamic State, a 36% increase over the previous year, according to released data.
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