source: Cabo Ligado; Nashir; Amaq; Sala da Paz
actor1: Military Forces of Mozambique (1990-)
actor2: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
location: Mocimboa Da Praia
notes: On 6 August 2020, armed forces clashed with members of an Islamist militia in Mocimboa Da Praia (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado). A statement published by the Islamic State Central African Province (ISCAP) claimed that 50 members of the armed forces were killed or injured. The group also claimed to have ransacked 2 of the military bases. 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. At least 60 fatalities split across 7 events.