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Mocímboa da Praia
On June 27, 2020, insurgents once again seized control of Mocimboa da Praia. Intense fighting ensued on that Saturday morning, and as of the following day, Sunday, the town remained partially occupied. At 10:00 AM on June 27, 2020, electricity and mobile phone connections were largely severed. Both sides, comprising insurgents, government forces, and civilians, suffered significant casualties, including a high-ranking government military officer. Videos shared on social media depicted the bodies of insurgents. This development occurred following a series of special police unit raids in Mocimboa neighborhoods in 2020, as they sought to locate insurgents believed to be hiding among the local population in their residences.
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Mozambique: Mocimboa da Praia Occupied Again - Allafrica.com
Visit page of City/Town - Mocímboa da Praia
Inserted: 05-11-2023 14:11:48
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