As a friend and partner of the people of Mozambique, the European Union supports the country restoring peace, security and stability across Cabo Delgado through an integrated approach combining efforts in the areas of peace and security, development and humanitarian aid.

In the specific area of peace and security, at the request of the Mozambican government, the EU has deployed an EU Military Assistance Mission and supports the Rwanda Defence Forces deployed and operating in Cabo Delgado. No evidence has been put forward to support the claims that Rwandese troops are present in Maputo.

Through the European Peace Facility (EPF), the European Union equips the Rwandan Defence Forces with protective individual equipment and pays the cost of the transport of military staff to fight the insurgency in Cabo Delgado. EPF support takes place in full compliance with international law, in particular international human rights law and international humanitarian law, and its implementation is subject to rigorous safeguards, controls and monitoring mechanisms.

In light of the above, the European Union absolutely refutes the grave and groundless allegations that the EU is financing the Rwandese army in Mozambique to violently repress protests in Maputo.

The European Union cautions against the spread of misinformation and calls on all parties to observe calm, restraint and sense of responsibility.