Irá a intervenção estrangeira pôr fim ao terrorismo em Cabo Delgado?

The document examines the role of foreign interventions in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province, highlighting the use of private military companies like the Wagner Group and Dyck Advisory Group, as well as the deployment of Rwandan and SADC (SAMIM) troops. It argues that while foreign forces have achieved rapid tactical successes, such as recapturing Mocímboa da Praia and consolidating control in Palma, these interventions often lack transparency and parliamentary oversight. The author emphasizes that military action alone cannot end the insurgency, recommending a comprehensive approach including deradicalization, inter-religious dialogue, and socio-economic development in the north.

• The intervention of the Russian private military company, the Wagner Group, was marked by significant friction with Mozambican military forces, specifically regarding the use of bombing on insurgent bases, which led to the group's withdrawal in November 2019.
• The deployment of Rwandan troops in Mozambique lacks transparency and legal legitimacy, as the agreement was not approved by the Mozambican parliament nor published in the official gazette.
• Rwandan forces achieved rapid results, including the recapture of Mocímboa da Praia and the consolidation of government control in Palma, due to superior equipment and combat experience.
• Despite foreign military gains, insurgents remain active and are dispersing into smaller groups and moving toward southern districts, including Quissanga and Macomia.

APA

Nhamirre, B. (2021). Irá a intervenção estrangeira pôr fim ao terrorismo em Cabo Delgado? Institute for Security Studies. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/policybrief-168-por.pdf

Chicago

Nhamirre, Borges. Irá a intervenção estrangeira pôr fim ao terrorismo em Cabo Delgado? Institute for Security Studies, 2021. https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/policybrief-168-por.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{nhamirre2021interveno, author = {Nhamirre, Borges}, title = {{Irá a intervenção estrangeira pôr fim ao terrorismo em Cabo Delgado?}}, institution = {Institute for Security Studies}, year = {2021}, month = oct, url = {https://issafrica.s3.amazonaws.com/site/uploads/policybrief-168-por.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }