At least six soldiers from the Mozambican Armed Defence Forces (FADM) were killed in a surprise insurgent attack on 23 April in Mitope village, about 11 km north of Awasse in Mocímboa da Praia district, Cabo Delgado.
Six soldiers killed in insurgent attack on Mocímboa da Praia position
Security forces regain control in early-morning counterattack as Islamic State-linked media claims higher toll