What the records say
- When
- 27 Jun 2020
- Kind
- Battle
- Coordinates
- 11.35° S, 40.33° E
- Description
- 2020 conflict in Mozambique
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Battle of Mocímboa da Praia
2020 conflict in Mozambique
On June 27, 2020, jihadists from al-Shabaab raided the city of Mocímboa da Praia in the Cabo Delgado Province of Mozambique. Al-Shabaab fighters attacked the city following brutal crackdowns against civilians by the Mozambican government, and in their attacks, destroyed homes and killed more civilians.
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