UN reports up to 500 insurgent fighters in Cabo Delgado

A United Nations report presented to the Security Council highlighted that the armed insurgency in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, has increased to a total of 400 to 500 fighters. This rise in insurgent numbers coincides with an intensification of recruitment activities in the region, as reported.

The UN document warns that the insurgents are expanding their operations to the south of Cabo Delgado province, indicating a possible evolution of insurgent activity in that area.

Military efforts to contain the insurgency have been carried out, but the UN points out that the terrorist group has succeeded in intensifying its recruitment efforts, raising concerns about the effectiveness of these operations.

Additionally, the report reveals that extortion at sea and kidnappings are becoming the main sources of income for the group, providing the necessary means to sustain and increase their insurgent activities.

This information was extracted from a report presented to the members of the Security Council, with no additional details about operations or specific responses from governments included in the document.

The increase in the number of insurgent fighters and related financial activities highlights the complexity of the security situation in Cabo Delgado, which continues to be a concern for both local authorities and the international community.