The Stream
Power politics threaten Mozambique peace
After two decades of stability, the country still sees echoes of civil war.
Protesters hold a banner with the words ‘Mozambique cries’ during a peaceful demonstration to protest against kidnappings and the spectrum of war that threatens Mozambique, in Maputo, Mozambique, 31 October 2013. (EPA/ANTONIO SILVA)
After more than two decades of peace in Mozambique, a former rebel group has declared an end to the 1992 treaty that stopped the country’s 16-year civil war. Renewed conflict between the opposition Renamo and ruling Frelimo parties comes at a time of economic growth for Mozambique, a nation set to become one of Africa’s largest energy producers. What is being done to ease tensions? Join the conversation at 1930GMT.
In this episode of The Stream, we speak with:
Eduardo Namburete
Renamo’s secretary of international affairs
Erik Charas @echaras
Journalist and activist
Haru Mutasa @harumutasa
Al Jazeera English correspondent
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Published On 16 Nov 2013