During the recent protests in the district of Liúpo,
Nampula Province, in northern Mozambique, the situation has been extremely
tense, with almost every day marked by unrest.
Since the beginning of the protests, it is unclear
whether they are politically motivated or taking advantage of the situation,
but the protesters have carried out a series of acts of vandalism, destroying
important public buildings such as the District Police Command, the official
residence of the administrator, the judicial court, and several schools.
However, some buildings, such as the Health Center and
the Registry and Notary Office, were left intact until December 30, 2024, when
they decided to set fire to the Registry and Notary Office, further heightening
the population’s anxiety.
In addition to the destruction, the protesters have been
meeting daily, drawing up lists of people who, according to them, should assume
leadership of the movement.
This unstable scenario has put the defense and security
forces in a difficult position, as despite their efforts, the situation
spiraled out of control, becoming increasingly challenging.
After two weeks of chaos and destruction, where the entire
village was nearly devastated except for the schools and the hospital, which
are located a bit farther from the district’s center the defense and security
forces were finally able to intervene.
On January 4, 2025, they returned to restore order and
ensure public peace.
Upon their arrival, the village was still in a state of
unrest, but the intervention did not lead to further conflict.
So far, the situation seems calm and under control,
though a tense atmosphere still lingers, awaiting further developments.
This period of turmoil in Liúpo highlights the fragility
of security and the urgent need for dialogue between authorities and the
population to prevent further damage and seek lasting solutions to the
conflicts. (BP in facts about Liúpo)
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