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Defiant insurgents renew violence in Cabo Delgado ahead of SADC exit

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Theatre of war: Mozambican troops on patrol. Insurgents are redoubling their efforts in Cabo Delgado PIC: AFP

Ahead of SADC’s exit from military duty in Mozambique, murders and beheadings are surging again in Cabo Delgado, with 25 soldiers allegedly killed and thousands of residents fleeing since January. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

Islamic State-linked insurgents in Mozambique’s troubled Cabo Delgado province, have ramped up their deadly assaults in recent weeks, with reports of significant military and civilian deaths, including beheadings.

A prolonged lull in attacks stretching from last year, had convinced SAMIM, SADC’s military deployment to the province, to exit by July, where control would be handed over to the Mozambican authorities.

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Defiant insurgents renew violence in Cabo Delgado ahead of SADC exit

Ahead of SADC’s exit from military duty in Mozambique, murders and beheadings are surging again in Cabo Delgado, with 25 soldiers allegedly killed and thousands of residents fleeing since January. Staff Writer, MBONGENI MGUNI reports

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