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MOZAMBIQUE: INSURGENCY EXPANDS

Document Type: 
CREST [1]
Collection: 
General CIA Records [2]
Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 
CIA-RDP84B00049R001403440027-2
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RIPPUB
Original Classification: 
T
Document Page Count: 
1
Document Creation Date: 
December 20, 2016
Document Release Date: 
April 24, 2007
Sequence Number: 
27
Case Number: 
Publication Date: 
September 9, 1982
Content Type: 
REPORT
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Approved For Release 2007/04/24 : CIA-RDP84B00049R00140344002-2 MOZAMBIQUE: Insurgency Expands The South African - backed National Resistance Move- ment has expanded operations from central and southern Mozambique to the north. The apparent shift of substan- tial numbers of insurgents has met little resistance from the Mozambican military, which is stretched thin in the north. Recent military reports suggest that the govt man-1- is lanning to reinforce its garrisons there. Comment: The guerrillas' ability to move into a new area suggests that South Africa has stepped up its aid. The expansion of insurgent operations in the relatively populous northern region increases the likelihood that President Machel will feel compelled to request combat forces from neighboring Tanzania and perhaps from Cuba. 9 September 1982 Approved For Release 2007/04/24: CIA-RDP84B00049R001403440027-2
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