On 24 March, Islamic State-linked militants launched attacks on the northeastern town of Palma.
The attack forced thousands of people to flee into the nearby forest.
Some who fled chose to head south while others headed to the Tanzanian border.
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The attack also forced roughly 700 000 people to flee.
Previously,Briefly.co.zareported thatover 40 South Africans were accounted for in the Mozambique attacks.
The duo were later rescued by helicopters.
Tanzania allegedly turned fleeing Mozambique attack survivors away from its border. Image: ALFREDO ZUNIGA/AFPSource: Getty Images
Some of the SA citizens who were found are back home, others have been moved to safer areas.
It is currently unclear if there are any SA citizens still there.
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Source: Briefly News
Reeshni ChettyReeshni Chetty is a senior current affairs reporter.
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