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@Borysk5: Hello! Per this source, could you perhaps add an Islamist rural presence south of Macomia? In addition, per the same source another rebel group, the RENAMO Military Junta, is still present in southern Mozambique (although mostly dormant). It reportedly has been active at the N1 highway in the Sofala-Manica Provinces border area. I would suggest adding a rural presence marker in blue for the RMJ, perhaps at Latitude -19.00 and Longitude 34.09. Thanks in advance. Applodion (talk) 12:58, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@Applodion: Hmm where exactly in this source is this presence south of Macomia? Borysk5 (talk) 13:16, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@Borysk5: The map at the bottom of the source marks a large area south of Macomia and west of Quisanga as rebel-held. Applodion (talk) 13:56, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
@Applodion: Maps are not considered reliable sources for templates: "Copying from maps is strictly prohibited". Borysk5 (talk) 14:14, 15 April 2021 (UTC)[reply]
I recently created a article called "Battle of Mucojo" in which the reference reports Mozambican military successfully liberating Mucojo. I tried to do it myself, but I am not familiar with the maps. Can someone please change the colour for Mucojo? Muhafiz-e-Pakistan (talk) 14:46, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
Sure, done. Although I must say, the map is now overall pretty outdated. Borysk5 (talk) 19:42, 19 September 2022 (UTC)[reply]
