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Mozambique

Cabo Ligado Monthly: September 2023 (17 October 2023)

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September At A Glance

Vital Stats

  • ACLED records 14 political violence events in Cabo Delgado in September, resulting in at least 22 reported fatalities, with events occurring in Macomia, Mocímboa da Praia, and Muidumbe districts
  • In nine of these incidents, civilians were targeted, resulting in at least 13 fatalities
  • Four IED incidents were recorded during the month

Vital Trends

  • Continued use of IEDs by Islamic State Mozambique
  • Significant targeting of civilians and related displacement
  • Municipal election campaigning proceeds freely

In This Report

  • The new IED war
  • Conflict and stabilization in the Mocímboa da Praia elections
  • Return to targeting of civilians