ISM Insurgent Push into Chiúre
Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) fighters pushed south into the Chiúre district, triggering a wave of civilian flight. According to the IOM, over 13,000 people from the neighboring Ancuabe district fled their homes ahead of the insurgents' arrival.
Date: May 12, 2026
Location: Mozambique
Conflict: Cabo Delgado Insurgency
Category: ground battle
Severity: HIGH
Displaced: 13,000
Source: ACLED