Mozambique: Security Situation Worries SADC

By Wallace Mawire

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has raised concern over the deteriorating security situation in Mozambique, one of the regional blocks member states. In a recent statement, Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania and Chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defense and Security Cooperation on the post election political and security situation in Mozambique.

President Hassan said that SADC is deeply concerned by the continued loss of lives, injuries, destruction of private property and public infrastructure in Mozambique.

She said that the current situation has also caused significant economic challenges on the nation, disrupted cross-border trade and hindered the free movement of people.

SADC has also called upon all parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that escalate violence and unrest.

SADC has also reaffirmed it readiness to assist, through appropriate mechanisms, in facilitating a peaceful resolution to the existing challenges. The block has also appealed for an immediate cessation of all hostilities, while reiterating the importance of prioritizing the well-being and livelihoods of the Mozambican people.