Preaching, coercion, and sectarianism: How the Islamic State is building a stronghold in Mozambique

Countries: Mozambique, Rwanda Source: Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Within an emerging enclave on the Cabo Delgado coast, insurgents are seeking to gain legitimacy among local communities. Key takeaways ISM is developing an enclave that stretches along more than 100 kilometers of the Cabo Delgado coast and 50 km inland. Within this area, and despite a military presence, the group has some freedom of movement, maintains its main base, and seeks legitimacy with the population.