Mozambique: Government Rejects "Parity" in Armed Forces and Police

Maputo — The Mozambican government on Monday categorically rejected demands by the former rebel movement for “parity” in the composition of the armed forces (FADM) and the police.

Renamo had been demanding the right to appoint senior members of the defence forces, including the chief of staff of the FADM.

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