Location:
Montepuez Ruby Mining, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Deaths:
3
DESCRIPTION::
Three community chiefs were killed following an outbreak of the cholera riots in the districts of Montepuez, Chiure, Ancuabe, Namuno and Balama, all located in the northern province of Cabo Delgado, Some 50 houses were destroyed during the riots. Authorities say fake information is at the source of the troubles. The riots were organized by local militias.