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Mozambican Navy Accused of Killing Fishermen

Mozambican navy personnel have been accused of unlawfully killing and injuring fishermen in Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, according to Human Rights Watch.

Security concerns related to the conflict in the region have led the Defense and Security Forces of Mozambique to impose restrictions on coastal movement and fishing in certain parts of Mocímboa da Praia and neighboring Macomia districts. The government said that these measures are intended to limit the movement of non-state armed groups along the coast. However, they have also adversely affected fishing communities.

The organisation called for an urgent, transparent investigation, accountability for those responsible, and compensation for the victims.

© Liliana Henriques / RFI

The port of Pemba, in Cabo Delgado, in northern Mozambique.

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