source: Club Mozambique
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Military Forces of Mozambique (1990-)
location: Mocimboa Da Praia
notes: On 23 March 2020, an Islamist militia attacked and occupied the town of Mocimboa da Praia (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado), setting up barricades at the main entrances to the village. After engaging in a firefight with the military forces, assailants raised an Islamic State flag and distributed food to the population. Telephone lines were cut, houses burned, and a school and other infrastructure destroyed. The Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack. At least 20 people were killed.