17 Killed in Mozambique Gun Battles

Unknown gunmen have attacked a string of police stations in a small town in northern Mozambique killing two policemen and one civilian. The 14 attackers were gunned down, police have said, adding that they have detained 52 people linked to the gun battles.

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