Maputo, 9 Dec (AIM) – The European Union Military Assistance Mission (EUMAN-MOZ), which has been training the Mozambican Armed Forces (FADM) in the fight against Islamist terrorism in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, on Monday held a session on “Trafficking in persons in the context of armed conflict.”
The training was aimed at deepening the understanding of human trafficking in the Mozambican context and its implications during situations of instability and conflict.
In a statement, EUMAN-MOZ explained that, during the session, delivered by Joana Wrabetz, a specialist in Knowledge Development, Education and Training at UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime), participants examined the specific characteristics of the crime of human trafficking, from offender and victim profiles to causes, motives and methods.
“It also clarified the fundamental differences between human trafficking and migrant smuggling, two phenomena often confused in public discourse. A key focus was placed on the impact of human trafficking during humanitarian crises and armed conflicts, with particular emphasis on its consequences for women and children, the groups most vulnerable to this form of exploitation”, read the note.
Tailored to Mozambican reality, the presentation enabled mission personnel to strengthen their understanding of the operational environment and enhance their ability to identify criminal networks and early warning indicators.
The activity was organized by the Mission’s Code of Conduct Prisoner Handling Advisor (CTAD), in coordination with the Gender Advisor (GENAD), reinforcing cooperation between essential functional areas in the fulfillment of EUMAM MOZ’s mandate.
EUMAM MOZ is made up of military and civilian personnel from more than 12 different nationalities and aims to help the Quick Reaction Forces of the FADM to achieve a sustainable operational cycle.
According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), terrorism has forced, in recent months, the displacement of about 300,000 people in the northern provinces of Cabo Delgado and Nampula.
(AIM)
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