Defiant insurgents renew violence in Cabo Delgado ahead of SADC exit
Wednesday, March 06, 2024 | 730 Views |
Theatre of war: Mozambican troops on patrol. Insurgents are redoubling their efforts in Cabo Delgado PIC: AFP
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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