Mozambique’s last rebel fighters finally lay down their arms 0 SHARES Share it! The former rebel group’s remaining fighters are disarming just weeks before a visit by Pope Francis and a national election that will test the now-political rivals’ new resolve. “We will no longer commit the mistakes of the past,” Momade said this week as Renamo fighters turned in their arms. In recognition of its pivotal role, Mozambique’s president declared Gorogosa to be a peace park. “We need the park to deliver opportunities and benefits to the demobilized fighters to sustain the peace.

Source: Manila Bulletin August 01, 2019 13:18 UTC