[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George H. W. Bush (1992-1993, Book II)]
[October 5, 1992]
[Page 1759]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



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Statement by Press Secretary Fitzwater on the End of the Civil War in 
Mozambique
October 5, 1992

    We welcome the agreement signed October 4 in Rome ending the civil 
war in Mozambique and establishing the basis for democratic multiparty 
elections by October 1993. We congratulate the Government of Mozambique, 
RENAMO, and the Italian mediators on this important breakthrough.
    Now that a cease-fire has been agreed to, we expect that all parties 
will redouble their efforts to overcome the severe humanitarian crisis 
in Mozambique brought about by the war and drought. Tens of thousands of 
Mozambicans in remote areas of the country are reported to be facing 
famine. While limited deliveries have been made to some areas, a much 
wider effort is required to avert a large-scale human catastrophe. We 
call on the United Nations, international relief agencies, and all 
Mozambicans to work together to address this crisis promptly. The U.S., 
which contributed over $150 million in food and other humanitarian 
assistance to Mozambique in FY 1992, is prepared to participate 
generously in this effort.