[Mozambique] Expats killed in terrorist attack on Palma

The terrorist attack on Palma on March 24 has led to the deaths of a number of people including expatriate workers, Energy Voice reports.

Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa (ASWJ) were responsible for the attack on Palma, a town close to Total’s Mozambique LNG plant.

A group of expatriates took shelter in Amarula Lodge - in Palma’s north - hoping to be safely evacuated. According to local sources, when help did not arrive a convoy of 17 vehicles made a break for it and terrorists subsequently ambushed the convoy.

The attack killed an unknown number of expatriates, including South African Adrian Nel.

The Dyck Advisory Group (DAG) reportedly helped some expats to leave, flying them by helicopter out to the Afungi LNG Park. The South African military contractors have recently lost their contract to provide security in Cabo Delgado.

South Africa’s Daily Maverick reported that 185 expatriates had been sheltering in the hotel.

On March 25 Mozambique’s Defence Ministry said that it had launched an operation to secure Palma. The terrorists entered the hotel on March 27, killing some expats.

The UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) warned citizens to avoid the area around Palma. If you are in place, “you should follow the advice of local authorities and avoid leaving your residence unless you are in immediate danger”.

The terrorist attack on Palma on March 24 has led to the deaths of a number of people including expatriate workers, Energy Voice reports.

Ahlu Sunna Wal Jamaa (ASWJ) were responsible for the attack on Palma, a town close to Total’s Mozambique LNG plant.

A group of expatriates took shelter in Amarula Lodge - in Palma’s north - hoping to be safely evacuated. According to local sources, when help did not arrive a convoy of 17 vehicles made a break for it and terrorists subsequently ambushed the convoy.

The attack killed an unknown number of expatriates, including South African Adrian Nel.

The Dyck Advisory Group (DAG) reportedly helped some expats to leave, flying them by helicopter out to the Afungi LNG Park. The South African military contractors have recently lost their contract to provide security in Cabo Delgado.

South Africa’s Daily Maverick reported that 185 expatriates had been sheltering in the hotel.

On March 25 Mozambique’s Defence Ministry said that it had launched an operation to secure Palma. The terrorists entered the hotel on March 27, killing some expats.

The UK Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) warned citizens to avoid the area around Palma. If you are in place, “you should follow the advice of local authorities and avoid leaving your residence unless you are in immediate danger”.