Mozambique: Insurgents Surge South – Hit Graphite Mine, Make First Attacks in Nampula, Move Closer to Pemba

Insurgents are attacking farther south than ever before, with attacks just 45 km from Pemba, and the first attacks in Nampula province. The main N1 road and mining projects were disrupted. As predicted, the heavy military presence of Rwandan troops in Palma and Mocimboa da Praia merely caused the guerrillas to disperse and open new fronts. (this newsletter 598, 6 June; Financial Mail 3 June)

In just two weeks insurgents have been active in four districts which never suffered guerrilla attacks…