Islime happened...
Posted on 03/29/2021 12:15:11 PM PDT by Red Badger
Seven people have died after trying to escape a hotel in Mozambique, according to reports. Updated 3 hours ago
An attack by Islamist militants in northern Mozambique has seen seven die after a siege on a local hotel and dozens more have lost their lives after hundreds of militants stormed the town.
Militants believed to be linked to the Islamic State (IS) group are behind the attack which has also seen shops, banks and military barracks targeted.
The BBC has reported how seven people were killed while trying to escape the Amaarula Hotel, including locals and foreigners working nearby.
A woman wlks with her child through the fishing village of Paquitequete near Pemba (Getty). A woman wlks with her child through the fishing village of Paquitequete near Pemba (Getty). Some 20 people were reportedly flown to safety in helicopters while others left in convoy on Friday and many more fled for their lives, running for mangroves and villages.
Those in convoy were reportedly trying to reach a nearby beach to getaway by boat, with rescue efforts thought to be set up by civilians who know the area.
But the attempted evacuation of the hotel has also led to people being unaccounted for.
Seven of the hotel staff have made it to safety, the BBC adds.
Since 2017, the death toll caused by the fighting has left more than 2,500 people dead with 700,000 displaced.
What can be done to help?
The Mozambican government has invited in US military advisers to combat the uprising after the sharp increase in attacks.
The agreement between the Mozambican and US governments is for American soldiers to train local forces fighting the militants.
Where is Palma and what has caused the conflict?
Palma is a town of about 75,000 people in Cabo Delgado province.
The town of Palma in Cabo Delgado was attacked by Islamist insurgents in three directions on Wednesday.
The insurgency involving Islamist militants began in 2017 – leading to large numbers of people leaving their homes in crime-ridden areas.
High levels of poverty and disputes over access to land and jobs are thought to have played a part in local disputes as well as off-shore natural gas reserves being explored in collaboration with multinational energy companies.
Islime happened...
[Mozambique attacks: what happened in the city of Palma as dozens killed by Islamic militants]
Yeah, that’s weird. It’s almost like they want their viewers to remain uninformed and stupid. Well, at least we can be certain they never have an agenda with what “news” they select and highlight.
It should have been used on the attackers.
Some people did somethings...
A few years back we went to Kenya to visit national parks. We had the opportunity to talk to our guide,James,at great length during the long rides between Nairobi and the parks.He spoke in great detail about the danger that those militants,mostly from neighboring Somalia,were to Kenya and all of East Africa. James told us he was a Christian.
I believe him.
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