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Several South Africans are feared among the foreigners killed and captured on Friday when jihadist insurgents reportedly invaded a hotel in the northern Mozambique coastal city of Palma.
FILE: A SANDF soldier. Image: Thomas Holder / Eyewitness News
CAPE TOWN – The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said on Saturday that South Africa has stepped up its mission in Mozambique following the deadly attacks.
Several South Africans are feared among the foreigners killed and captured on Friday when jihadist insurgents reportedly invaded a hotel in the northern Mozambique coastal city of Palma.
According to a statement from Dirco, South Africa, through its mission in Maputo, is working with local authorities on verifications, in addition to providing the necessary consular services.
He added that additional personnel would be deployed to help locate, identify and respond to those affected by the attack.
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