Islamic State Claims Dayslong Attack on Mozambique Town

Islamic State (IS) claimed responsibility Monday for a dayslong attack on the northern Mozambique town of Palma that began last week and has prompted thousands of people to flee.

Dozens of people have been killed in the ongoing fighting that began last week in the Southern African nation, according to government officials. IS said Monday through its Amaq News Agency that it was now in control of Palma, a town of about 75,000 people. The claim could not be independently verified. On Sunday, Mozambique officials said they were fighting the rebels in several locations to regain control of the town.