Maputo, 11 Dec (AIM) – Districts affected by Islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado remain deprived of legal services as a result of insecurity and lack of infrastructures, since courts and attorneys’ offices were destroyed by the terrorists.
According to João Nhone, the Cabo Delgado chief prosecutor, who was speaking to reporters at a ceremony marking International Anti-Corruption Day, prosecutors from the districts attacked by terrorists are continuing to operate from the provincial capital, Pemba.
“These are critical districts. We face destruction of our infrastructure, but at this precise moment there are signs of tranquility. However, the buildings were destroyed”, he said.
According to Nhone, the legal cases are being managed from Pemba city because there is no way for the prosecutors to return to their districts.
“Prosecutors from those areas are based here in the city of Pemba and have been processing the cases here. Then we find ways to return them to the places where they should be managed”, he said.
The chief prosecutor encouraged the population of Cabo Delgado to report those who have been stealing donations intended for victims of terrorism in resettlement centers, saying that “anyone who has information about the theft of donations should inform the authorities.”
“We all must file complaints against those who steal the victims’ supplies. We must inform the closest authorities. Otherwise go to the Provincial Attorney’s Office if you think that the local bodies cannot resolve the problem”, he said.
(AIM)
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