The attack on Palma was considered one of the worst acts of Islamist militancy in southern Africa.MAPUTO - Lionel Dyck's men were unloading guns from helicopters in the northern Mozambique town of Pemba when they were informed of a jihadist attack unfolding further north in Palma, days before the mercenaries were due to leave the country.
"I'm quite an adventurous person," he said, noting:"I have climbed all the big mountains in the world and sailed across most oceans." South Africa has a number of nostalgic retired soldiers, cast aside after the end of apartheid reduced military needs.Dyck launched DAG in 2012, initially offering de-mining and anti-poaching services to other countries, including Mozambique.
He claimed the army's helicopters, Mi-24 gunships, were not suited to"jungle" guerrilla warfare because they did not turn swiftly enough.
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