British man Philip Mawer killed by insurgents after giving up helicopter spot

Jason Pegg: Jason Pegg serves as an area coroner for Hampshire, Portsmouth, and Southampton, with additional appointments covering other regions including Warwickshire and West London. He presided over the inquest into Philip Mawer's death, concluding that Mawer was unlawfully killed and commending his gallantry in prioritizing others during the Mozambique evacuation attempt. Philip Mawer: Philip Mawer was a British project manager and construction specialist who worked for RA International in Mozambique for 18 months managing camp builds for a natural gas project. He was killed in March 2021 while attempting to flee insurgents who had besieged the Amarula Hotel in Palma, after gallantly giving up his helicopter evacuation spot to prioritize women, children, and the sick. A recent inquest highlighted his leadership and selflessness in a high-threat environment. RA International: RA International is a leading remote site service provider specializing in fully integrated camp construction and life support services, including catering and maintenance, for operations in remote and challenging environments across Africa and the Middle East. It serves clients in the oil and gas, mining, and humanitarian sectors. The company employed Philip Mawer as a project manager in Mozambique, where he oversaw the building of worker camps for a natural gas project at the time of his death during the 2021 Palma siege. Civilian Impact: The insurgency continues to drive displacement and increase risks to civilians through violence, abductions, and expansion into new areas with limited prior exposure. Conflict Developments: Islamic State Mozambique insurgents have remained active in Cabo Delgado province, including movements through southern districts and returns to northern bases amid ongoing security operations.