The Armed Defense and Security Forces will preserve the territorial integrity of every point recovered from the rebels in Cabo Delgado. The guarantee was given on Thursday by the Mozambican Head of State, Filipe Nyusi, in Palma, during a symbolic ceremony to reopen the Millennium bim facilities.

"We will preserve our independence, maintaining Mozambique as a sovereign country in its territorial fullness, one and indivisible," declared Filipe Nyusi, speaking to the people in Palma.

It should be remembered that the district of Palma was the target of one of the most notorious attacks carried out by the rebels who have been terrorizing the province of Cabo Delgado for almost six years, when on March 24, 2021 the insurgents invaded the headquarters of that district, causing dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as the flight of thousands of people.

According to Filipe Nyusi, quoted by Lusa, the efforts of the government forces, with the support of members of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Rwanda, have restored tranquillity to several recovered areas, especially the district of Palma.

"Today the town of Palma shows some stability in relation to the terrorist threat that was ravaging it. However, we will not falter in defending this part of our country. We are ready to rebuild and expand with new buildings as we make up for lost time," stressed Filipe Nyusi, stressing the importance of vigilance among the communities.

"Keep helping us to isolate this group once and for all," said the head of state, calling on Mozambicans who are on the side of the rebels to come to their senses.

Cabo Delgado province has been facing an armed insurgency for almost six years, with some attacks claimed by the extremist group Islamic State.