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Remaining blind to the maritime dimensions of the Cabo Delgado insurgency creates strategic gaps for any action under SADC auspices. Therefore, I am glad to see that this aspect of the conflict is being given its due (or so it seems so far) #ISSMaritime🧵
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2021-0…
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While the prospects for adequate regional maritime security cooperation appear limited, maritime forces are set to play an important role in relation to conflict resolution efforts by land forces.
As well as in their own right safeguarding humanitarian aid and fighting the rampant maritime crimes that both drive and profit off the instability in Cabo Delgado.
Over 600,000 people have been displaced and over 4000 killed since 2017 in the conflict between Mozambique government and insurgent forces that is consuming Cabo Delgado in Mozambique. The recent attack on Palma should not have happened. A twitter thread follows... 
Last week insurgents attacked and overran a hotel outside Palma where a number of foreigners were trapped and an unknown killed when attempting to escape into the surrounding bush or when their convoy was ambushed.
As @Jasminechic00 Africa analyst at @ACLEDINFO has tweeted, “Why in God’s name was no action taken in response to early warning intelligence. It’s a disgrace.”
1/8 Yesterday we held a seminar discussing how Maritime security could turn the tide against Cabo Delgado’s insurgents. A few lessons: #ISSMaritime
2/8 Maritime Terrorism is generally classified under 5 T’s: Tactical support, Target, Take, Traffic & Trade, Tax & Extort. Ansar al-Sunna meets all 5 of these criteria. Stable Seas report bit.ly/3mYCpyL
3/8 Al-Sunna is a formidable maritime threat which should not be misunderstood or underestimated. They have clearly demonstrated the ability to rapidly adapt and evolve in the sea and have high capability and the intent to use the sea for terror related purposes.
