The population of the town of Macomia, in the central region of Cabo Delgado, alleges that the mistreatment perpetrated by some members of the Defense and Security Forces is becoming increasingly sour more relations between the two parties. The military, in turn, explains that residents, especially those who live in Mucojo, as well as those who frequently go to the region, are collaborating with terrorist groups circulating in the area. For example, this Tuesday (6), the population accused some members of the Armed Forces for the Defense of Mozambique (FADM) positioned near the village of Napala, on the Macomia-Mucojo section, of mistreating more than ten citizens who were traveling to Mucojo, claiming to be collaborating with terrorists. Among the victims of mistreatment, characterized by beatings, assaults, verbal violence, illicit charges and other abuses, were informal fish traders. A source told “Carta” that one of the victims is his brother-in-law who suffered injuries to almost his entire body as a result of the aggression perpetrated by members of the FADM. “My brother-in-law was one of the victims. He was going to Mucojo, on a motorbike, transporting ice stones, but after the Nanjaba village, he was questioned by the FADM. After being questioned about his destination, he was ordered to pull over the motorbike and they searched the baggage”. The same measure was applied randomly to road users, as others were passing by on motorbikes and in vehicles without any hindrance. “Then a cyclist passed by who was also questioned and so on the number rose to more than ten civilians who were left in the hands of the military, all tied up”. The hostages could not question the military about the reasons for their detention or retention and, if they did, they were brutally beaten with a belt. “After much insistence on the reasons for the arrest, the military said that a motorbike had been stolen and they should wait for the chief. Six hours later, the chief appeared in an armored vehicle, but while they waited for him, the civilians suffered attacks and burns in the body using plastic”. Another family member said that his cousin was also captured on Tuesday by members of the FADM when he was going to Mucojo and they took the five thousand meticais he was bringing from him, in addition to being beaten. It should be noted that, due to the restrictions imposed by the FADM, as a way of reducing terrorist logistics, the people of Mucojo complain about the high cost of living due to the rise in prices for basic necessities. For example, a kilogram of rice varies between 90 and 120 meticais. (Letter) Source: Carta de Moçambique
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