More than 20,000 detained in a month for border violation

In Mozambique, over 95% of police detentions in the last month were related to border violations, totaling 20,243 out of 21,369 arrests. The police reported a consistent weekly average of around 5,342 detentions, with significant numbers attributed to immigration offenses. The government is prioritizing migration management, emphasizing the need for an efficient migration administration that balances public interest and security. Interior Minister Paulo Chachine highlighted the importance of strengthening internal controls within the National Migration Service (Senami) and enhancing document verification processes to combat fraud. Recent operations were conducted in coordination with the Criminal Investigation Service across the country, maintaining public order and migration oversight.