Cabo Delgado insurgency: The shifting shape of the illi...
The conflict in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, has changed dramatically in the past year. The sophistication and scale of attacks staged by the insurgent group known as Ahlu-Sunna Wa-Jama’a (ASWJ), which has been staging attacks in Cabo Delgado since late 2017, have increased significantly. The attack on the coastal town of Palma that began on 24 March 2021, in which dozens are reported to have been killed, is another sign that the insurgency is maintaining momentum. The ongoing fighting has had a knock-on effect on the illicit trafficking routes that have long been deeply entrenched ...
Source: dailymaverick.co.za