source: Agenzia Fides; AP
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Civilians (Brazil)
location: Mocimboa Da Praia
notes: On 12 August 2020, members of an Islamist militia kidnapped 2 Brazilian nuns in Mocimboa da Praia (Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado). The group had controlled the city in the previous day, following 5 days of clashes with the FDS forces. The nuns were released on 6 September 2020.