Arlindo Chissale, a disappearance in the shadows of Mozambique's security services

Arlindo Chissale, a prominent journalist and political activist in Mozambique, vanished on January 7, 2025, amid the country's ongoing Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado. His disappearance has raised serious concerns about the involvement of Mozambican security forces, especially given his outspoken criticism and the worrying signs he exhibited before vanishing. This incident underscores the troubling state of press freedom and human rights in Mozambique, highlighting the risks activists face when speaking out against government actions.