Mozambique is among the countries with the highest increase in deaths from terrorism in 2024, the Institute for Economics and Peace announced. The Islamic State (IS) remains the deadliest organization, having caused 1,805 deaths in 22 countries in 2024.
IS is notably present in Mozambique under the name “Islamic State Mozambique” (ISM), known locally as Al-Shebab – although it is not related to the Somali group. The ISM’s main area of operation is the province of Cabo Delgado, in the north of the country, although other locations, such as Balama, Chiure, and Macomia, have also been the scene of the group’s development. In the first six months of 2024, the group carried out deadly attacks, including kidnappings and massacres, displacing more than 200,000 people.
(Source SAPO)
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