Mozambique har på det seneste set en ‘opblomstring af konflikten mellem regerings hæren og modstandsbevægelsen (Renamo). Der har været en løbende dialog med regeringen i Mozambique og private sikkerhedsrådgivere og det er nu besluttet fra løbets løbsledelse at ændre ruten og flytte målstregen fra Mozambique til Botswana.
Unfortunately the conditions in Mozambique have been deteriorating over the past 4 months, with recent attacks (many on civilian vehicles) pointing to a rapidly escalating situation.
- One vehicle or more, branded in stickers, with tourist occupants will be deemed suspicious to Renamo and/or Government Forces and may invoke a reaction or attack.
- One vehicle or more traveling in the same direction, on the same day, will raise suspicion and attract the attention of Renamo and Government Forces, which may invoke an attack.
- An event with a large convoy of vehicles will be easily identified at the border, and may be deemed a high profile target, placing the occupants at an above average risk of attack or kidnap.
- Convoys with large numbers of foreign/tourist persons
traveling between Malawi and the Save River will be required to travel under military convoy.
… Det betyder desværre en ændring i den samlede rute, men så må vi ryste kompasset og se hvor det så fører os hen 🙂
