In just over two weeks, over 58,000 people have been displaced in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique, due to a new wave of terrorist attacks, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The attacks occurred mainly in the Chiùre and Macomia districts, leading to the displacement of 54,534 and 2,626 people, respectively, with children accounting for a significant portion (35,295). The displaced individuals sought refuge in Chiùre town and Erati in the neighboring Nampula province. The IOM recorded 11,901 families displaced by boat, bus, or on foot in the south of Cabo Delgado. The Mozambican police are actively monitoring and filtering the movement of displaced people to identify possible insurgents among them. Recent terrorist attacks in the south of Cabo Delgado have resulted in casualties, prompting at least 13,000 people to flee to Chiùre town. The Defense and Security Forces are working to maintain calm, conducting patrols to control enemy movements and restore a sense of security. The Islamic State (IS) has claimed responsibility for recent attacks, particularly in the south of Cabo Delgado, after a period of relative calm. Military responses, supported by Rwanda and the Southern African Development Community (SADC), have been ongoing for six years in the province facing IS-led attacks.
Mozambique: Recent attacks in Cabo Delgado force nearly 60K people to flee their homes
Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, Southern Africa
February 27, 2024
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