'Declare state of war in Mozambique'

Daviz Simango, president of Democratic Movement of Mozambique, says declaration would mobilise international action and help local population

Plea: Daviz Simango (right) MDM president and mayor of Beira, takes a break from directing disaster relief operations after a cyclone in March
Plea: Daviz Simango (right) MDM president and mayor of Beira, takes a break from directing disaster relief operations after a cyclone in MarchPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 12 March 2020, 10:12Updated 12 March 2020, 10:12