Coastal villagers report violent actions by
Navy soldiers in the Mucojo and Quiterajo areas of Cabo Delgado.
Between July 5th and 7th, the bodies of
several fishermen were found in Pangane and other northern coastal communities
of Macomia district, Cabo Delgado province. Survivors and local residents blame
Mozambican military forces for summary executions.
Residents of the coastal areas in the
administrative posts of Mucojo and Quiterajo, in Macomia district, allege that
Mozambican naval forces, patrolling by sea, are responsible for the deaths of
multiple fishermen.
According to local accounts, the victims'
bodies bearing gunshot wounds were discovered in Pangane and nearby villages.
Survivors, currently receiving medical care
in hospitals in Macomia and Pemba, reported that they were approached by a
vessel flying the Mozambican flag. According to their testimony, the soldiers
gave no explanation they simply ordered the fishermen to raise their hands
before opening fire.
Tensions have been rising in Mucojo,
especially following the recent return of displaced families to the area.
Residents also claim that in recent days,
other fishermen from the communities of Messano, Olumboa, and Crimize located
along the southern coastline of Mucojo have been killed by Navy personnel.
Authorities have yet to issue an official
statement on the incident. Mozanorte
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