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Mozambique: conflict events in February 2026
Monthly report from UCDP event data.
7events4 the month before
45est. deathsrange 33–45
2civilian deaths
In February 2026, UCDP recorded 7 organized-violence events in Mozambique, with 45 estimated deaths. That is +75% compared with 4 events the month before. The death toll range is 33 to 45.
100% of the month's events were state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths: 2.
The most active pairing was Government of Mozambique - IS with 7 events.
Where events happened
Regions, February 2026
| Region | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Delgado province | 7 | 45 |
Deadliest events, February 2026
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based, 3 sources | 17 5–17 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based | 12 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based | 6 |
| 22 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based, 2 civilian, 2 sources | 4 |
| 8 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based | 3 |
| 9 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based | 2 |
| 14 Feb 2026 | Macomia district Cabo Delgado province | Government of Mozambique vs IS State-based | 1 |
Parties
| Party | Events |
|---|---|
| Government of Mozambique | 7 |
| IS | 7 |
Type of violence
| Category | Events |
|---|---|
| State-based | 7 |
| Non-state | 0 |
| One-sided | 0 |
All months
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Source: UCDP GED and Candidate Events, CC BY 4.0. Counts use the "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.