Rwandan Troops in Mocímboa da Praia reportedly adopt more reserved approach, residents say

Residents of Mocímboa da Praia say they have noticed a change in the conduct of Rwandan forces deployed to support counterterrorism operations in northern Mozambique, particularly in their response to situations where local people believe they are being treated unfairly.

According to local accounts, the Rwandan troops appear to be less interventionist and less active than they were in previous periods, a change that some residents say has increased the population's confidence in them.

Some residents believe the troops have adopted a more restrained approach when it comes to helping resolve community concerns.

According to the same sources, the Rwandan soldiers themselves have explained that certain activities have strained the good relationship they have maintained with the local population.

This perception has led some residents to believe that the Rwandan forces are now avoiding direct involvement in matters concerning Mozambican security forces or local authorities, unlike in the past.

Residents say they are trying to understand the reasons behind this apparent change in posture and are eager to know what is driving it. (MozaNorte)