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Last week, a South African tourist couple suggested that the UNESCO World Heritage status be revoked from Mozambique Island, allegedly after experiencing situations of abuse, extortion, and humiliation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/mozambique\">Mozambique<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Mozambique. The Minister of Culture and Tourism assures that actions are underway to investigate the complaints made by tourists on Mozambique Island, reporting mistreatment and illicit charges by coastal police officers in that part of the country. 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