source: BBC News; Pinnacle News; Twitter; GardaWorld; Cabo Ligado
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Military Forces of Tanzania (1964-)
location: Kitaya
notes: On 14 October 2020, members of an Islamist militia from Mozambique clashed with the Tanzanian armed forces in Kitaya (Mtwara). At least 20 civilians were killed, and between 2 to 3 soldiers. The group of around 200 militiamen set several buildings on fire, including a cashew nut factory and a hospital; an armored personnel carrier was destroyed. The Islamic State claimed credit for the attack.