At least three Americans were evacuated following an attack on a hunting camp in the Niassa Special Reserve, located in northern Mozambique. The incident took place near the insurgency-plagued Cabo Delgado province, where an Islamic State-linked group has been active since 2017. The attack reportedly occurred while the Americans were out hunting, prompting camp staff to flee as the Mozambican military responded. No confirmed fatalities were reported, though local media suggested there may have been deaths.
Regional security analyst Tertius Jacobs, with the Focus Group, a monitoring organization for the insurgency, said that insurgents may have also abducted several civilians during the attack. However, these claims—along with reports of deaths—have not been independently verified. The U.S. State Department confirmed awareness of an attack on a hunting lodge near the Niassa Special Reserve but did not confirm if Americans were involved. The department had previously issued travel warnings for the area, citing threats from terrorism and past incidents involving the targeting of luxury hunting lodges and hostage-taking.
Niassa Special Reserve is a popular destination for big-game hunting, with the season running from May to November and attracting many American hunters. Jacobs noted that the attack occurred near the Marangira village in Niassa province, where insurgents allegedly abducted civilians and looted supplies before retreating toward Cabo Delgado. While reports indicate three Americans were affected, the exact number of casualties and those allegedly taken hostage remain unclear. The Mozambican government has not yet responded to requests for comment on the incident.
Attack on Hunting Lodge in Northern Mozambique Leads to Evacuation of Americans
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