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IRIN Africa | Southern Africa | Mozambique | MOZAMBIQUE: Religious leaders dampen rising tension | Governance | News Item

IRIN Africa | Southern Africa | Mozambique | MOZAMBIQUE: Religious leaders dampen rising tension | Governance | News Item: "JOHANNESBURG, 14 September 2007 (IRIN) - Religious leaders in northern Mozambique are making attempts to prevent any possible outbreak of communal violence after three mosques were burnt in a matter of weeks in Lichinga, capital of Niassa Province. The police are investigating arson attacks on the mosques, one of which was set alight last week. The incidents are highly unusual in Mozambique, where religious tolerance is the norm. A suspect has been arrested. "

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