Journalist Arlindo Chissale Disappears in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado Province
Arlindo Chissale, a Mozambican journalist and political activist, disappeared without a trace on January 7, 2025. His disappearance occurred in Cabo Delgado, a province experiencing an Islamist insurrection. Loved ones of Chissale suspect the involvement of Mozambican security forces, citing his public political stance and events preceding his disappearance.
Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist in Mozambique, was reported missing on January 7, 2025. He disappeared without a trace in Cabo Delgado, a region that is currently grappling with an Islamist insurrection.
Concerns have been raised by Chissale's loved ones, who suspect the involvement of Mozambican security forces in his disappearance. This suspicion is based on Chissale’s public political activism and what they describe as worrying signs observed in the days leading up to January 7, 2025.
According to France 24, investigations into the journalist's whereabouts are ongoing.
