On July 2nd, 2021, violence erupted in three corners of the Cabo Delgado province conflict zone as insurgents launched small-scale attacks. In Muidumbe district, approximately 10 insurgents assaulted Namande village in the early afternoon of that day. Disguised in Mozambican security force uniforms, they swiftly turned their weapons on civilians and local militias, leaving a grim toll: seven civilians and three militia members dead. The assailants also set several homes ablaze before retreating. The attack on Namande sparked dual concerns. Firstly, its proximity to Mueda district's border, merely 25 kilometers from Mueda town, heightened anxiety among Mueda residents, fearing a broader insurgent offensive. So far, no such assaults have occurred. Secondly, the immediate worry revolves around Namande being among three villages in western Muidumbe district where displaced civilians had started returning after seeking refuge in Mueda. Although the other two villages, Miteda and Lutete, lie closer to Mueda town than Namande, the brazenness of the insurgents in the Namande attack might prompt these returning civilians to flee once again.

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