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In Mozambique, a former Portuguese colony, special port facilities were awarded to the Russian navy, and Wagner troops participated in years-long government efforts to crush an Islamist insurgence.

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They were ousted by the US after the 9/11 attacks but their insurgence continued to target America's troops and their allies.

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There was concern from other African nations that France's Mali withdrawal could exacerbate the jihadist insurgence in the area.

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“The level of military support” for a Ukrainian insurgence, Admiral Stavridis said, “would make our efforts in Afghanistan against the Soviet Union look puny by comparison.”

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On Christmas Eve, our community experienced an insurgence of fireworks.

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