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Chimene
On December 8, 2021, in the nearby area of Chimene, insurgents launched an attack resulting in the death of a young man whose body was found mutilated at the attack site. The Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility for the Chimene assault, stating that insurgents clashed with Mozambican soldiers, causing the death of one soldier and the destruction of a military vehicle before proceeding to burn down homes in the village. Despite these attacks occurring close to Mecula town, no government forces were present at the scene until the following day, and there are no confirmed reports of confrontations between pro-government troops and insurgents in that vicinity.
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Cabo Ligado Weekly: 6-12 December - caboligado.com
Visit page of City/Town - Chimene
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