A multi-national military force in Mozambique has rescued 87 women and children from a militant base in Macomia in the conflict-hit northern province of Cabo Delgado.<br />''<br />''Soldiers from the force combing Mozambican, Rwandan and troops form the region located the base at about 1300 Hours local time yesterday after a search in the forests of Quinterajo. They rescued the 60 women and 27 children including nine girls and killed five militants who had been guarding the base, military sources said.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">All those rescued were taken to the Police District Command in Macomia. The search operation continues, with sources indicating the existence of another larger base in the Namaluku region.</span><br />