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Hiiraan Online Today from Hiiraan Online: Somali Music advertisements Mozambique says Somalis among 105 foreigners charged over Cabo Delgado terrorism FacebookFacebook messengerTwitterWhatsAppLinkedInTelegramEmail Tuesday October 21, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) — Mozambique’s government has confirmed that Somali nationals are among more than a hundred foreign suspects tried for terrorism-related crimes linked to the ongoing insurgency in Cabo Delgado, a northern province that has endured extremist violence for nearly eight years. According to the Central Office for Combating Organised and Transnational Crime (GCCCOT), a branch of the Attorney General’s Office, authorities have opened 918 criminal cases since 2017 connected to the attacks. A total of 724 individuals have been charged, including 105 foreign nationals from Somalia, Tanzania, Burundi, Malawi, Kenya, and South Africa. Officials said that 462 defendants have been convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from two to 30 years. Most of the convictions were handed down by Mozambican courts handling terrorism and transnational crime cases in the northern provinces. Cabo Delgado has faced relentless insurgent violence since October 2017, when militants attacked the coastal town of Mocímboa da Praia. The insurgency, waged by armed groups pledging allegiance to the Islamic State, has left at least 6,257 people dead, including about 2,631 civilians, according to the Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED). The attacks have also triggered a severe humanitarian crisis. More than 93,000 people have been displaced in recent months alone, fleeing to nearby districts such as Balama, Montepuez, Chiúre, Memba, and Mocímboa da Praia, according to data from the International Organisation for Migration (IOM). Mozambique’s government has pledged to maintain operations to restore stability in Cabo Delgado and prevent the resurgence of extremist groups. Authorities say they are working closely with regional and international partners to secure affected areas and provide assistance to displaced civilians. The trials mark one of the largest terrorism prosecutions in southern Africa. While the government identified foreign nationals among those charged, it has not provided a detailed breakdown of their specific roles or the extent of their involvement in the attacks. Humanitarian organizations continue to warn that despite improved security in parts of Cabo Delgado, sporadic attacks persist, complicating aid delivery and the safe return of displaced families. Opinion| Privacy Policy|Sports|Somali Music|Somali Map All Rights Reserved Copyright. © 1999-2025, www.hiiraan.com
