source: Noticias de Defesa; Cabo Ligado
actor1: Military Forces of Mozambique (1990-)
actor2: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
location: Mocimboa Da Praia
notes: On 8 August 2020, clashes between the armed forces and an Islamist group were registered in Mocimboa da Praia (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado). The Islamist group also targeted Chinese nationals during the attacks. The Islamist group claimed to have killed or wounded 50 soldiers while government supporters claimed 128 Islamist Militia members killed. Clashes were registered from 5 August to 11 August. Independent investigations reported between 60 to 90 government fatalities, over 100 injured and up to 40 missing. 60 fatalities split across 7 events.