source: Cabo Ligado; Zitamar
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Civilians (Mozambique)
location: Macomia
notes: On 24 March 2021, members of an Islamist militia attacked civilians in the administrative posts of Mucojo and Quiterajo in the district of Macomia (Palma, Cabo Delgado). Civilians fled to the town of Macomia. An unknown number of civilians were killed and kidnapped. The members of the Islamist militia arrived by boats, including some motorboats, and surprised fishermen. At least 17 fatalities reported in the area.