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File photo / Filipe Nyusi was in Tete for a two day working visit
On his arrival at Tete airport on Friday, President Nyusi urged his listeners to maintain vigilance in observing the truce between the defence and security force and the militia of the rebel movement Renamo.
Thanks to phone conversations between Nyusi and Renamo leader Afonso Dhlakama, the Renamo truce took effect on 27 December. Initially only for a week, it was extended for a further two months (until 4 March). The truce has held, and there have been no further reports of Renamo ambushes on the roads or of clashes between Renamo and government forces.
Nyusi told the crowd at the airport that all Mozambicans should be vigilant in preserving the current climate of peace.
“I’ve come to follow the environment of peace”, said the President. “I want to confirm whether, here in Tete, what I discussed with the Renamo leader, about the need to halt military hostilities, is being observed or not”.
He stressed that, for the lives of Mozambicans, a definitive end to politico-military tensions is of extreme importance, and is the way to ensure the development of the country.
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