Missionaries, priests, and nuns are reportedly fleeing remote villages in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, to the provincial capital Pemba due to attacks by terrorist groups associated with the Islamic State, as reported by the Christian organization Aid to the Church in Need (ACN). The ACN highlighted that several new and simultaneous attacks by armed insurgents have intensified in Cabo Delgado, creating an atmosphere of fear and insecurity. Attacks in recent days, including the burning of churches and homes in the Mazeze area, have led to the displacement of hundreds of people who traveled long distances through the bush to seek refuge in Pemba or neighboring cities like Chiúre. The situation is described as complicated, with missionaries and religious figures moving to protect themselves and the population. The attacks are not limited to Christian villages, as insurgents target the population and their homes indiscriminately. ACN emphasizes the increasing boldness of insurgent methods and the complexity of the situation. The province of Cabo Delgado has been facing armed insurgency for six years, with attacks linked to the Islamic State group. Despite military responses with support from Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), recent weeks have seen a resurgence of attacks in Cabo Delgado. Authorities suspect a connection to pursuit operations by the Defense and Security Forces in certain districts.