Investigation into the Disappearance of Mozambican Journalist and Activist Arlindo Chissale

調查莫三比克記者兼活動家 Arlindo Chissale 失蹤事件

Jun 16, 2026, 14:30
AfricaPolitics

Introduction

Arlindo Chissale, a journalist and political activist, disappeared on January 7, 2025, while traveling in the Cabo Delgado region of Mozambique.

記者兼政治活動家 Arlindo Chissale 於 2025 年 1 月 7 日在莫三比克 Cabo Delgado 地區旅行期間失蹤。

Main Body

Mr. Chissale disappeared during a time of great political instability following the October 2024 general elections. He had joined the Podemos party and supported candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and he publicly claimed that there were problems with the election results. Furthermore, he criticized the illegal killing of party members. Professionally, he focused on the Islamist insurgency in Cabo Delgado, where he reported on human rights abuses committed by both the rebels and the Mozambican military. This area is economically important because of large natural gas projects involving international companies like TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil.

Chissale 先生在 2024 年 10 月大選後，政治極其不穩定的時期失蹤。他加入了 Podemos 黨並支持候選人 Venâncio Mondlane，且公開聲稱選舉結果存在問題。此外，他批評非法殺害黨員的行為。在專業領域，他專注於報導 Cabo Delgado 的伊斯蘭主義叛亂，報導叛軍與莫三比克軍隊雙方所犯的人權侵害行為。由於有 TotalEnergies 與 ExxonMobil 等國際公司參與的大型天然氣計畫，該地區在經濟上至關重要。

Before he disappeared, Chissale had a difficult relationship with the government. He was arrested in 2022 on terrorism charges, although the courts later dismissed these claims, and police raided his home in 2023. Additionally, there are conflicting reports about his role; some sources claim he worked as an informant for former President Filipe Nyusi, whereas FRELIMO officials asserted that he had secret links to the insurgents.

在失蹤之前，Chissale 與政府的關係十分緊張。他於 2022 年被以恐怖主義罪名逮捕，儘管法院隨後駁回了這些指控，但警方在 2023 年搜查了他的住處。此外，關於他的角色有相互矛盾的報導；部分來源稱他擔任前總統 Filipe Nyusi 的線人，而 FRELIMO 官員則堅稱他與叛軍有秘密聯繫。

Regarding his final hours, several strange events occurred. On January 6, 2025, a police commander called him to a meeting to discuss Mr. Mondlane's return to the country. On January 7, after a colleague warned him about a 'death squad,' Chissale left Pemba by public transport. His last message was sent near Silva Macua, after which he stopped all communication. While the government has refused to comment, the UN and local NGOs report that men in uniforms forcibly took him from his vehicle.

關於他失蹤前的最後時段，發生了幾起奇怪的事件。2025 年 1 月 6 日，一名警察指揮官召集他開會，討論 Mondlane 先生返回該國的事宜。1 月 7 日，在一名同事警告他關於「死亡小隊」後，Chissale 乘坐大眾運輸工具離開 Pemba。他的最後一則訊息是在 Silva Macua 附近發出的，隨後便中斷了所有聯繫。雖然政府拒絕置評，但聯合國與當地非政府組織報告指出，穿制服的男子強行將他從車內擄走。

Conclusion

The current location and status of Arlindo Chissale remain unknown, and official government investigations have not produced any public results.

Arlindo Chissale 目前的所在地與狀態仍然未知，政府的官方調查尚未產生任何公開結果。

Vocabulary Learning

⚡ The Power of 'Connecting Words' (Beyond 'And' & 'But')

To move from A2 to B2, you must stop using simple sentences. A2 students say: "He was a journalist. He disappeared." B2 students connect ideas to show logic and contrast.

Look at these "Bridge Words" from the text:

  1. Furthermore →\rightarrow Use this when you want to add more important information to a point you already made.

    • Text Example: "...problems with the election results. Furthermore, he criticized the illegal killing..."
    • A2 Style: "He said the results were bad. He also said people were killed."
    • B2 Upgrade: "He questioned the results; furthermore, he spoke out against the violence."

  2. Although →\rightarrow This creates a "surprise" or a contrast in one sentence.

    • Text Example: "...arrested in 2022... although the courts later dismissed these claims."
    • A2 Style: "He was arrested. But the court said he was innocent."
    • B2 Upgrade: "Although he was arrested, the charges were eventually dropped."

  3. Whereas →\rightarrow Use this to compare two different facts side-by-side (Perfect for debates!).

    • Text Example: "...informant for former President... whereas FRELIMO officials asserted..."
    • A2 Style: "Some say he worked for the President. Other people say he worked for rebels."
    • B2 Upgrade: "Some sources view him as a government informant, whereas others link him to the insurgency."

💡 PRO TIP: THE 'FLAVOR' SHIFT

Notice how the text uses "Regarding..." to start a new paragraph. Instead of saying "Now I will talk about his last hours," a B2 speaker says:

"Regarding his final hours, several strange events occurred."

Using "Regarding [Topic]" is a fast-track way to sound more professional and organized in your English speaking and writing.

Vocabulary Learning

instability (n.)
A state of being unstable; a lack of predictability or reliability in a political or social situation.
Example:The country faced severe political instability after the sudden resignation of the president.
insurgency (n.)
An active revolt, escalation, or rebellion against a recognized government.
Example:The government struggled to contain the insurgency in the remote mountain regions.
abuses (n.)
The cruel and violent treatment of a person or group, especially when committed by those in power.
Example:International observers reported widespread human rights abuses during the conflict.
dismissed (v.)
To decide that something is not important or not true and should not be considered.
Example:The judge dismissed the case due to a lack of evidence.
conflicting (adj.)
Different from each other in a way that makes it impossible for both to be true.
Example:The police received conflicting reports about the time the accident occurred.
informant (n.)
A person who provides privileged information about a person or organization to an agency.
Example:The detective relied on a secret informant to find the location of the hideout.
asserted (v.)
Stated a fact or belief confidently and forcefully.
Example:The lawyer asserted that his client was innocent of all charges.
forcibly (adv.)
Using physical force to make someone do something or to move them from a place.
Example:The protesters were forcibly removed from the square by the security forces.
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