Arlindo Chissale was indeed murdered – Ikweli report | Mozambique

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Arlindo Chissale was indeed murdered – Ikweli report | Mozambique

5:05 CAT | 22 Jan 2025

Original photo via Ikweli

A family source confirmed to Ikweli this Wednesday morning (22) that Arlindo Chissale was indeed murdered, allegedly by death squads.

The source said that “he was tortured and killed on the same day he was kidnapped”.

The source believes that his executioners had been following Arlindo Chissale from afar.

READ: Mozambique: Journalist Arlindo Chissale reportedly missing

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A well-known journalist and politician, Arlindo Chissale stood out in the defence of human rights, exposing cases of corruption, and also served as director of communications and image in the Municipality of Nacala, during Raul Novinte’s term of office.

Father of six (four boys and two girls), Chissale leaves behind a widow.

Jornalista Arlindo Chissale foi mesmo assassinado, alegadamente, por Esquadrões da Morte.
Fonte familiar acaba de confirmar o desaparecimento físico do fundador do @news_pinnacle e Pai de 6 filhos (4 rapazes e 2 raparigas), #Chissale deixa uma viúva. #journalism is not a #crime pic.twitter.com/IWcsb6TN5N

— Luis Nhachote 🇲🇿 (@luisnhachote) January 22, 2025

The family of Arlindo Chissale has confirmed his death. He was tortured to death by the death squads of the Frelimo regime. May his soul rest in peace. We will miss you greatly my dear friend. https://t.co/R2Hr0zwbyU pic.twitter.com/3FcjhYUxlw

— Cabo Delgado (@DelgadoCabo) January 22, 2025

De coração partido 💔 com a confirmação da partida deste guerreiro. Descanse em paz #ArlindoChissale, vítima dos cobardes esquadrões da morte . O seu legado perdurará para sempre. A luta continua pic.twitter.com/W4jyvo3gyF

— Alexandre Nhampossa (@AllexandreMZ) January 22, 2025

Source: Ikweli