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actor1: SAMIM: SADC Mission in Mozambique
actor2: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
location: Naquitengue
notes: On 20 August 2021, SAMIM forces with Rwandan troops clashed with members of an Islamist militia in Naquitengue (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado). SAMIM vehicles were destroyed and members of the forces were killed and wounded. Attacks and casualties claimed by the Islamic State. More than 100 civilians who were kept hostage were rescued by the forces. Unknown fatalities claimed by the IS coded as 3 and Rwandan troops reported killing 13 militants. 16 fatalities coded in total.