Mozambique: Surge in Violence Displaces Over 100,000 Maputo, Mozambique — The past two weeks have witnessed a sudden escalation in violent attacks by insurgent groups in Mozambique, forcing over 100,000 people to flee their homes, the majority being children. This has led to a sharp increase in the number of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the country, with at least 107,000 individuals displaced, particularly in the northern regions.
According to regional officials, the largest displacements occurred in the Erati and Memba districts of Nampula province.
The UN agency Unicef reported that two — thirds of the displaced are children.
The surge in violence has been particularly severe in the north, with experts noting an unusual level of continuity in the attacks, some lasting for weeks rather than being sporadic. For the first time in four years, attacks also took place in Cabo Delgado’s Palma District.
The internally displaced populations are facing a critical shortage of humanitarian aid. Food stocks and health kits are quickly depleting, and assistance programs are struggling to keep pace with the growing number of refugees and the available funds. Since 2017, more than 1.
3 million people have been displaced by violence from non-state armed groups in Mozambique. Regional officials confirmed that the situation is urgent, with many families having lost everything and seeking refuge in makeshift shelters.
The government has not yet commented on the scale of the crisis or the response measures being taken.
Further details are expected as the situation develops.
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Source: Surge in violence pushes children to the breaking point.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 4*
