source: BBC News; Jornal Ikweli; Carta de Mocambique; Cabo Ligado; VOA; Twitter; AIM
actor1: Islamist Militia (Mozambique)
actor2: Civilians (Mozambique)
location: Nova Zambezia
notes: On 1 January 2022, members of an Islamist militia attacked civilians in Nova Zambezia (Macomia, Cabo Delgado). At least three people were killed. One person was shot and died of his injuries and two people were beheaded. One victim was a (Christian) religious leader. Food was seized by the Islamist militia. The Islamic State claimed the attack.