Maputo — The town in northern Mozambique that Islamic State-linked insurgents attacked late last month is now secure after the military killed a number of militants and cleared one final area, an army spokesperson and a provincial official said.
“We have completed the clearing (of the town). It was the only sensitive area that we needed to clear. It is completely safe,” army spokesperson Chongo Vidigal said in comments broadcast by state TV channel TVM late on Sunday...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.