MOZ Terrorist Attack..

[thi9elsp]

I hunted Niassa Province in 2016 with Manuel Carona of Majune Safaris. For Majune we flew into Lichinga and drove east to the concession. There was ISIS stuff going on at that time in the NE part of the Mozambique near Tanzania and along the coast - so it has been happening for awhile. Also, the civil unrest between the differing political parties was a bit heated so to say while we were there.

It seems that now ISIS individuals are moving a bit further west and maybe a bit south. I would go hunt with Manuel or any of the other areas of Niassa this year. The eastern hunting blocks, I would need to get confirmation from the outfitter that this has been resolved. Then I would go.

Update. I just looked up more information on what has been going on in Niassa. Here is a link to Club of Mozambique which has various news stories.

https://clubofmozambique.com/search-result/?q=Niassa

My interpretation is the cyclone from last year hit the area hard, the energy companies continue to invest in the area (locals don't believe any benefit will come to them), and President Chapo just made a recent visit. So, I'm not surprised that the Islamic Terrorists are making incursions further west to find resources and de-stabilize the area.

 

[WyoBull]

Past the actual act and outcome, what makes people nervous is the randomness of this act. This wasn’t expected. It isn’t like this was a known occurrence, that happens every now and then, in this area. Where you say, “well I knew what I was getting into”. This wasn’t some TIA, random robbery at gunpoint, that ends is an epic embellished tale over time. Whether opportunistic locals or religious extremists, they murdered and beheaded people, kidnapped others and burned the place to the ground.

The world isn’t safe. Africa in particular isn’t safe. But there is an illusion that hunting camps, with the revenue they bring in, are considered by locals and the government, as ‘above it all’, to be left alone, even protected. This illusion is only held together, by the lack of occurrences, of events like this.

The “well it’s a big country’ argument has truth to it. If it is actually religious extremist, it’s easier to sell a ‘we got this under control’ government statement. If it is opportunities locals, there is a much larger problem here.

It’s the randomness, that doesn’t allow a level of predictability, to be accessed, in factoring in risk.

Most people, no matter what the deal is, up to and including FREE, are going to take a risk that they could be kidnapped and or brutally murdered for a recreational activity.

How much of a deal is necessary, for one to want to be the first guy to test the theory of, ‘well it’s a one off’? How many ‘no issue’ hunts are required to be back to business as usual?

Some less risk averse people, are going to have some epic hunts, on the cheap, sooner rather than later. First guy in gets the biggest deal.

I agree with your points and everyone's risk tolerance is different. I can tell you when I was in my 30's I was game for about anything, a very high tolerance to risk. Today in my 60's, that risk is just not worth it to me any more.
I have read posts on here where guys will say it is not safe here in the US either. That is a total crock and cannot even be compared to what this post is about. I have a hell of a lot better chance of legally defending myself if chit hits the fan right here in my country of residence that if I were in Africa. As the saying goes, it is safe, right up until it isn't.
I am reminded of the meme that says everyone is an atheist right up until they clog the toilet at a friends house.

 

[PHOENIX PHIL]

I came across this a few moments ago. The talk about DSC has been greatly quiet lately but I say good on DSC Foundation for stepping into the situation in the Niassa.

A Better Tomorrow ... A Rallying Cry to Support Wildlife and Local Communities - Dallas Safari Club

DSC Foundation at its core is an entity that supports wildlife conservation and community development through hunting all over the world. DSC Foundation has always, and will continue to, step forward when operators, outfitters, and communities need help. One of our community, Kambako Safaris, in...

www.biggame.org

 

[Hunt anything]

It is good for them, they sent out an email about this.

 

[Texas Sharpshooter Fallacy]

I came across this a few moments ago. The talk about DSC has been greatly quiet lately but I say good on DSC Foundation for stepping into the situation in the Niassa.

A Better Tomorrow ... A Rallying Cry to Support Wildlife and Local Communities - Dallas Safari Club

DSC Foundation at its core is an entity that supports wildlife conservation and community development through hunting all over the world. DSC Foundation has always, and will continue to, step forward when operators, outfitters, and communities need help. One of our community, Kambako Safaris, in...

www.biggame.org

Thanks for sharing this. Love the fact that DSC Foundation is raising funds to help the community

 

[Rare Breed]

Damn… this is No Good… this will impact the Niassa a great bit I would think.
I would assume there will be a lot of cancellations for this a season and maybe next as a result
I assume this will impact the operators quite a bit I assume which is horrible.

While my thoughts and prayers go out to the people impacted I do hope all of Moz is not painted as “you should not go there.”. A good example is @TSALA HUNTING SAFARIS whose are is 1,000 miles from this trouble so should not be impacted so please do not erase all of Moz due to this

 

[eyedok]

My wife and I are going to Moz in Sept w Tsala,,no canceling here

 

[Russ16]

Thanks for sharing this. Love the fact that DSC Foundation is raising funds to help the community

Agree. And not to get this off track but that’s why I hate it when people say they are quitting or not supporting DSC because they are having trouble with their show. We need them and SCI both for when tough situations come up.

Soap box surrendered.

 

[kpoynter]

Agree. And not to get this off track but that’s why I hate it when people say they are quitting or not supporting DSC because they are having trouble with their show. We need them and SCI both for when tough situations come up.

Soap box surrendered.

Most definitely true….but that just makes a strong point to why Good Leadership is SO IMPORTANT….which….is what they have failed at recently and must course correct

 

[cajunchefray]

I agree with your points and everyone's risk tolerance is different. I can tell you when I was in my 30's I was game for about anything, a very high tolerance to risk. Today in my 60's, that risk is just not worth it to me any more.
I have read posts on here where guys will say it is not safe here in the US either. That is a total crock and cannot even be compared to what this post is about. I have a hell of a lot better chance of legally defending myself if chit hits the fan right here in my country of residence that if I were in Africa. As the saying goes, it is safe, right up until it isn't.
I am reminded of the meme that says everyone is an atheist right up until they clog the toilet at a friends house.

That last sentence has me laughing so hard!

 

[Ryan Brown]

It doesn’t look like the situation is improving just yet. Does anyone know where the maritime hunting is at?

Mozambique: Police investigate new rebel movements in Niassa

The Mozambican police are investigating an alleged new attack by insurgent groups believed to have occurred on Tuesday in the Niassa Special Reserve neighbouring Cabo Delgado, a source from the force said on Wednesday. "We, as the provincial command of the PRM [Police of the Republic of Mozambiqu

clubofmozambique.com

 

[spike.t]

Isis allegedly behind beheadings, destruction of luxury SA-owned hunting camp in Mozambique - LNN - Network News

Two brutal attacks, including the beheading of staff and the razing of a South African-owned hunting lodge in Niassa, have sparked concern over growing Isis-linked insurgency in Mozambique.

www.citizen.co.za

 

[Tex .416]

Isis allegedly behind beheadings, destruction of luxury SA-owned hunting camp in Mozambique - LNN - Network News

Two brutal attacks, including the beheading of staff and the razing of a South African-owned hunting lodge in Niassa, have sparked concern over growing Isis-linked insurgency in Mozambique.

www.citizen.co.za

Note that article mentions an attack on a second hunting camp, Mariri.

 

[Tex .416]

Here is a bit more detail on the attack on Mariri, which occurred on April 29.

Mozambique: Police investigate new rebel movements in Niassa

The Mozambican police are investigating an alleged new attack by insurgent groups believed to have occurred on Tuesday in the Niassa Special Reserve neighbouring Cabo Delgado, a source from the force said on Wednesday. "We, as the provincial command of the PRM [Police of the Republic of Mozambiqu

clubofmozambique.com

 

[spike.t]

Note that article mentions an attack on a second hunting camp, Mariri.

Yup

 

[0002S]

TRANSLATION:

Headline:
Burning a precious tourist site for Christians and killing

6 soldiers in a qualitative attack by the Islamic State

In the province of "Niasa" in northern Mozambique

Body:
Mozambique - Niasa - Amaq Agency: Six Mozambican forces were killed and a precious Christian tourist site was burned in a qualitative attack by the Islamic State in the province of "Niyasa" in northern Mozambique.

On Saturday, April 19, Islamic State fighters attacked and took control of the Kambaco tourist site and killed two members of a security company in charge of guarding it, security sources told Amaq.

The sources added that the fighters burned the site with equipment and machinery, including a helicopter.

The sources revealed that the fighters clashed with the Mozambican forces at the Marire tourist site, killing six soldiers, burning their vehicles and seizing their weapons, before leaving for their bases in peace.

The sources confirmed that the attack comes as part of the continuous war waged by the Islamic State against the Christians of Mozambique, their government and their economy.

The attack took place inside the Niasa Reserve, which includes several Christian tourism companies that invest in the fishing and flight sector.

These attacks could harm the tourism sector, which relies heavily on these reserves.

 

[Hunt anything]

This crap is infuriating. If the Mozambique security forces don’t get a handle on this quickly it’s just going to snowball a out of control. Has anyone heard where the terrorist are using as a base? If it’s in Tanzania they need to get some help from them.
I was talking to a guy that hunted the first camp that burned last June and he said that in all of the camps he’s stayed in around the world that one was far and away the best.

 

[Tex .416]

This crap is infuriating. If the Mozambique security forces don’t get a handle on this quickly it’s just going to snowball a out of control. Has anyone heard where the terrorist are using as a base? If it’s in Tanzania they need to get some help from them.
I was talking to a guy that hunted the first camp that burned last June and he said that in all of the camps he’s stayed in around the world that one was far and away the best.

Tanzania deployed troops five years ago to the border with Mozambique. Excerpt from 2020:

"Media reports say the United Nations has recorded 28 attacks in the area since the beginning of 2020, which killed up to 400 people and displaced at least 100 000 others."

Tanzania deploys troops at the Mozambique border - The Citizen

Last month, the group reportedly massacred at least 50 people in Muidumbe district when they over-ran the district’s capital Namacunde and occupied the district police command. Media reports say the United Nations has recorded 28 attacks in the area since the beginning of 2020, which killed u

clubofmozambique.com

As of 2024, Tanzania stationed troops inside Moz to assist:

Why Tanzanian troops will remain in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado

Defence minister Stergomena Tax confirmed the reports, saying the arrangement will be covered by a bilateral agreement between Tanzania and Mozambique

www.thecitizen.co.tz

Rwanda sent troops into Moz to assist in January this year:

Mozambique Launches Military Operation After New ‘Jihadist’ Attack

Mozambique's military said it had launched an operation in the country's north following a new attack blamed on jihadist militants.

thedefensepost.com

 

[CoElkHunter]

I agree with your points and everyone's risk tolerance is different. I can tell you when I was in my 30's I was game for about anything, a very high tolerance to risk. Today in my 60's, that risk is just not worth it to me any more.
I have read posts on here where guys will say it is not safe here in the US either. That is a total crock and cannot even be compared to what this post is about. I have a hell of a lot better chance of legally defending myself if chit hits the fan right here in my country of residence that if I were in Africa. As the saying goes, it is safe, right up until it isn't.
I am reminded of the meme that says everyone is an atheist right up until they clog the toilet at a friends house.

Again, I'm mostly always armed here in the US. But, whether it's Africa, Mexico or Europe or some other country, you're on your own for the most part for your own safety. Sure, a couple of PHs on my trip to RSA in 2022 had handguns but mine only had a knife. I didn't really feel "unsafe" even when stopping in a couple of towns along the way, but when you're used to being armed it IS slightly disconcerting. Anyway, I'd go to Moz hunting if someone else paid for it? I'll pay the airfare and tips. LOL