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Attacks in Mozambique. Analyst says foreign multilateral intervention is "crucial" to end violence
Question: Crucial to what end? https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/ataques-em-mocambique-analista-afirmam-que-intervencao-multilateral-estrangeira-e-crucial-para-acabar-com-a-violencia-685872
Question: Crucial to what end? https://jornaleconomico.sapo.pt/noticias/ataques-em-mocambique-analista-afirmam-que-intervencao-multilateral-estrangeira-e-crucial-para-acabar-com-a-violencia-685872
As previously stated: There is no doubt that some kind of intervention is necessary, to prevent the situation from spiraling out of control. But caution is required.
Walking in blindly – without understanding the complexities at play, and without addressing some of the socio-economic factors that underpin and exacerbate the violence – could make the situation even worse.
As international states mulls its response, it needs to recognise the many local drivers of discontent in Cabo Delgado and work to address these at the same time as improving security.
Otherwise, no matter how many boots are on the ground, the insurgency is likely to continue unabated.
The harsh reality is that Cabo Delgado has already moved beyond an immediate U-Turn to normality. A sustained intervention is non-negotiable.
Will the Mozambique Government approve of such involvement? Noteworthy is a current awareness of the military in countering the insurgency. However, will short comings be acknowledged and outside support approved?
Or is the Paramount contract and Total MoU signs of the road ahead?
