Extremists behead employees at luxury hunting resort

Muslim extremists beheaded two workers and burnt down a luxury hunting resort in Mozambique run by South Africans, reports City Press. It appears that the insurgents are now shifting their focus from Cabo Delgado's gas facilities to inland targets. The attack on the Kambako main camp in the Niassa conservation area also means that 60 foreign tourists can no longer hunt there during this year’s hunting season. This represents an enormous loss for the region, said Jacques Hartzenberg, a professional hunter who heads Chapungu Safaris. With the hunting season approaching, workers at Kambako were preparing the camp for the expected influx of foreign nationals when, between 25 and 40 rebels struck on 19 April. The workers were held for several days, and two were beheaded. What wasn't looted was burnt, including buildings, vehicles and an aeroplane. At the time of the attack, only workers and no visitors were present at the lodge. The entire area is now under the control of the Mozambican military for investigation. The Niassa conservation area covers about 42 000 square kilometres and is highly sought after by hunters.

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