Mozambique army says 'significant' number of militants killed in Palma battle

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Mozambican soldiers at the airport in Pemba on March 31, 2021. PHOTO | AFP

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What you need to know:

  • More than 11,000 civilians are known to have fled Palma in recent days, according to the UN.

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