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1. Hundreds of Islamic State-linked fighters are attacking the town of Macomia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. It is described as "the most serious attack in the area in some time".
   2024-05-11 02:41:28 (First version)
2. Hundreds of Islamic State-linked fighters attack the town of Macomia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique. It is described as "the most serious attack in the area in some time".
   2024-05-11 15:45:17 (Update)
3. Hundreds of Islamic State-linked fighters attack the town of Macomia, Cabo Delgado Province, Mozambique.
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