Mocambique Update

From: Dugong Lodge Inhassoro dugonginv@vodamail.co.mz
Sent: Thursday, 6 March 2014 7:59 AM

Hi Mike.

It has been quite a while since I updated your readers on the situation on the road between Muxungwe and Save.

 

The Convoy between Muxungwe and the Save is still operating and has been travelling with no attack since the 27th January, 2014. There are still some sporadic attacks elsewhere in Mozambique mainly around Gorongosa.

Renamo are participating in talks with the Government and have stated that they will participate in the elections which are set for October this year. They have agreed on the composition of the Electoral Commission and a bill has already been passed by Parliament.

There was however an incident which occurred a week ago involving 2 women from Tete who were driving to Vilanculos during the night who were stopped by Government troops camped at the Rupembe River Bailey Bridge. They were being harassed but managed to escape when the soldiers were distracted by another vehicle coming from the opposite direction. As they were getting away they were fired on. We are still waiting for an explanation from the authorities as to what transpired.

This is all we have to report at the moment.

Best regards

Martin.