source: Cabo Ligado
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Civilians (Mozambique)
location: Mocimboa Da Praia
notes: On 14 November 2020, it was reported that 600 members of an Islamist militia were holding at least 200 civilians hostage in Mocimboa da Praia (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado). The group is reportedly being radicalized, receiving military training, and involved in logistical tasks. Some of the female hostages are being forcibly married to members of the group.