South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended Operation Vikela, deploying military forces in northern Mozambique to combat terrorism, specifically targeting Islamic State insurgents. This extension will last until December 31, 2024. The region, particularly Cabo Delgado, has seen significant clashes, including a recent interruption of a military escort due to a conflict between local peasant militias, known as 'naparamas', and jihadists. Despite ongoing efforts, many terrorism cases in Cabo Delgado remain unresolved due to the inability to identify the perpetrators.
South Africa extends military presence in Cabo Delgado until the end of this year to fight jihadis #terrorism https://t.co/K2r5UVaLDH
Most of the cases of terrorism last year in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado could not be prosecuted because the perpetrators were not identified #terrorism https://t.co/drXrLGQMVR
IS-Mozambique insurgents alongside the Cabo Delgado coastline: https://t.co/fu28eoYgFI
IS-Mozambique insurgents the Cabo Delgado coastline: https://t.co/TPXWcjnaT1
South African president Ramaphosa extends deployment of army to Mozambique currently facing rebellion of Islamic State. The contingent will withdraw in December 2024. https://t.co/53qnwSunaX
🔥** Breaking ** 🔥 President of #SouthAfrica extends Operation Vikela to combat #terrorism in northern #Mozambique until 31 December 2024 https://t.co/hlHXNN2DFm
Mozambique military escort in Cabo Delgado interrupted because of a clash between the peasant militia known as “naparamas” and jihadis #terrorism https://t.co/XYEE3rMC6F