Introduction
2017 the Mozambique region of Cabo Delgado was marked by insurgencies led by the Ansar al-Sunnah terror group that relates itself to the IG. The Mozambican government seemed almost powerless against the terrorists, as most of its counter-measures did not work (Mangena and Pherudy, 2019, 359). Since then, the group has become a threat to the peace and well-being of the country, as the terrorists occupied almost the entire Cabo Delgado, including Mocímboa da Praia, the main sea-port of the region.
Main body
The Republic of Korea, as well as the rest of the international community, is preoccupied with the expanding influence of the Islamists on the Cabo Delgado province and Mozambique in general. According to the most recent information the Korean government possesses, the terrorists’ influence expanded to other regions of the country while the government forces were unable to resist. Hence, it seems reasonable for the UNHRC to assist the Mozambique government.
First, before providing the Mozambique army with weapons, it is necessary to prioritize proper training of Mozambique soldiers, probably with the help of military units of other countries, and ensure there will be no defectors there (International Crisis Group, 2021, 27). It is already known that some private companies from South Africa help the Mozambique government resist the expansion of the extremists, but so far, their help seems not enough.
Apart from the help of military units, it is vital to provide the citizens of the Cabo Delgado province with essential commodities. The refugee camps are full, and people there suffer from severe diseases, including HIV, and the lack of food, medication, and water (Lay and Opperman, 2021, 31). The Korean government has information on the UNHAS sending humanitarian aid to Mozambique and is willing to participate in the process.
Conclusion
To summarize, the Republic of Korea is preoccupied with the state of things in the Cabo Delgado province in Mozambique. It is willing to help both with the training of soldiers and with humanitarian aid. It also seems vital for the international community to participate in those actions in order to prevent terrorist expansion on the whole country and release the Cabo Delgado region from the IG dominion.
References
International Crisis Group (2021). Stemming the insurrection in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado, Crisis Group Africa Report, 303, pp. 25-32.
Lay, T. and Opperman, J. (2021). Mozambique: No end in sight for the Cabo Delgado insurgency. Ten Conflicts to Worry about in 2021, pp. 30-32.
Mangena, B. and Pherudi, M. (2019). Disentangling violent extremism in Cabo Delgado province, Northern Mozambique: Challenges and prospects. Extremisms in Africa, 3, pp. 348-365.