Period Covered: 1 to 8 December 2024
Summary
The security situation during the first week of December was marked by the persistence of the terrorist threat in central and southern districts of Cabo Delgado, accompanied by an escalation in activities.
The terrorist operations included attacks on the Defence and Security Forces (FDS), looting of civilian goods, and movements that caused no direct damage. A confrontation in Meluco district highlighted the expansion of attacks into central and southern areas of the province, suggesting the presence of transitional or forwarded operating bases.
During this period, there was a reduction in claims of responsibility for attacks in Cabo Delgado by the Islamic State, attributed to the suppression of the group’s communication channels on Telegram (the platform most utilised for IS propaganda), hampering the dissemination of their messages.
This week’s focus addresses how the post-electoral crisis has redirected the attention of defence and security forces — including military, police, and intelligence services — to the political unrest, inadvertently benefiting insurgents in northern Mozambique.
Key Incidents
2 December 2024
- Location: Mieze Administrative Post, Metuge District
- Incident: A group of 10 to 15 insurgents was spotted by locals moving southward in the district without engaging in hostile actions.
2 December 2024
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