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Mocímboa da Praia
Militants affiliated with the Islamic State have seized Mocimboa da Praia a heavily-defended port in Mozambique, near the valuable natural gas projects. Government forces in Mocimboa da Praia fled after an Islamist attack. The port, vital for cargo deliveries to oil projects, is now in militant control, dealing a significant blow to Mozambique's security forces. These insurgents, linked to IS, have exploited local grievances and have intensified attacks in the region this year. Tanzania has launched an offensive against the jihadists along the border with Mozambique.
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Mocimboa da Praia: Key Mozambique port 'seized by IS' - BBC
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Inserted: 06-11-2023 14:11:00
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