Islamic State-backed insurgents reached the edge of Mozambique's Niassa Special Reserve in late July and clashed with government troops, in a westward push that has raised fears they could cross into Niassa province.
Mozambique's Northern Insurgency — Mozambique Conflict Monitor — Niassa National Reserve — Montepuez
Cabo Delgado insurgents clash with troops at edge of Mozambique's Niassa reserve
Westward push brings insurgents to the reserve's buffer zone, raising fears of an incursion into Niassa province