Mozambique: Cross-Border Cooperation Could Curb Kidnappings in Mozambique

Mozambique and South Africa are most affected by kidnapping in Southern Africa – they must collaborate to stop the attacks.

Kidnapping for ransom has been rife in Mozambique for almost two decades. Asian businessmen or their descendants and relatives are the most common targets. Victims tend to be taken in broad daylight and held captive for weeks or months, released only when ransom – sometimes millions of dollars – is paid. Victims are often tortured if payments are overdue, and sometimes…