Mocímboa da Praia offensive

When

5 Aug 2020 – 21 Aug 2020

Kind

Battle

Coordinates

11.35° S, 40.36° E

Description

2020 Islamic state operation during the Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

2020 Islamic State operation during the Insurgency in Cabo Delgado

The Mocímboa da Praia offensive was a six day long offensive in northern Mozambique by Islamic State's Central African Province (IS-CAP) to capture the town of 30,000. The offensive, part of the insurgency in Cabo Delgado, was a major success for IS-CAP, as they captured Mocímboa da Praia.

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