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Calls for answers regarding missing journalists in Mozambique

The disappearance of two journalists in Mozambique raises concerns about press safety.

30 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Ibraimo Mbaruco, a journalist and broadcaster for Rádio Comunitária de Palma, went missing on April 7, 2020, while Arlindo Chissale, editor of Pinnacle News, has been missing since January 7, 2025. Both cases have raised national and international concerns about press freedom and journalist safety in Mozambique.

Reactions and demands for answers have emerged from various civil society organizations and human rights entities, urging the authorities to clarify the circumstances surrounding these disappearances.

Sources related to the coverage of the cases have emphasized the importance of maintaining freedom of expression and safety for media professionals, especially in regions where tension and conflict are prevalent.

The call for clarification regarding the disappearances of Mbaruco and Chissale renews the demand for concrete actions to ensure the protection of journalists, at a time when the environment for media in Mozambique remains challenging.

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