The jihadis have killed  dozens of victims many of them beheaded or hacked to death with machetes.

The jihadis have been active in the Cabo Delgado province where the local populations complains it is not benefiting from the burgeoning local oil and gas operations.

The cruel attacks on villagers occur almost weekly.

Human Rights Watch says security forces trying to counter the militants have themselves perpetrated executions and arbitrary arrests of suspects.

The organization  bases its report on evidence gained since August.

It’s calling on Mozambique authorities to take immediate steps to stop human rights violations.

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The suspected Islamist attack in the northern province of Cabo Delgado has caused thousands to flee for safety in neighbouring  Tanzania.

The attack took place a few kilometers from the Tanzanian border where Mozambique does not have security patrols.

Victims were either hacked to death with machetes or died in the flames of their burning homes.

This is the third such attack in a month – leaving a total of 20 people dead.

Mozambique authorities are pressing ahead with oil and gas operations in Cabo Delgado.

Dissidents say the local population is not benefitting from the riches these ventures are bringing in.

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