Machete-wielding attackers will be neutralised, says Mozambican leader


  • World
  • Tuesday, 26 Jun 2018

FILE PHOTO: Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi addresses the United Nations General Assembly in the Manhattan borough of New York, U.S. September 21, 2016. REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz

MAPUTO (Reuters) - Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi said on Monday that those responsible for deadly attacks in the north of country where gangs wielding machetes have attacked police and religious leaders will be "neutralised".

Violence first broke out in Mozambique's northern province of Cabo Delgado last October, with local residents reporting gangs attacking police stations, torching villages and executing religious leaders.

Limited time offer:
Just RM5 per month.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
   

Next In World

Study warns users about health information on TikTok
Canada's British Columbia calls off drug decriminalization pilot project
3 killed after building collapses in north Nigeria
Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler wins dismissal for good of sexual assault lawsuit
Chinese company to build photovoltaic factory in Saudi port
Nearly 23 pct of Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022
Canada announces investment to grow semiconductor supply chain
U.S. stocks close higher
Feature: Chinese firms eager to showcase new products at Spain seafood fair
Slovenia's jobless rate falls to historic low

Others Also Read