Refugees and IDPs
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Mauritania: Thousands of Mauritanians flee Mali’s war zones return home
Location:
باسكنو, Hodh Ech Chargui, Mauritania, Mauritania, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 29, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
Data from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) indicates that more than 31,000 Mauritanians have returned to Mauritania due to insecurity and incidents taken along the border with Mali. The statistics were collected between June 4 and July 2, 2024, in the Hodh Charghi region of Mauritania.
The returnees are expected to increase the populations of communities in Bassikounou, Dhar, Megve, Vassala, and Adel Baghrou, adding strain to these already resource-limited localities. The returning population [...]
Mozambique: Nearly 900k IDPs due to terror violence
Location:
Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, Mozambique, Southern Africa
Incident Date:
January 28, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
3.50
Summary:
Mozambique is grappling with significant displacement, hosting around 25,000 refugees and 850,599 internally displaced individuals, largely due to terrorist attacks and the impact of the climate crisis. The devastation includes attacks in Cabo Delgado and the aftermath of Tropical Cyclones Freddy and Gombe. While some people have returned to their areas, many face challenging conditions. The UNHCR, along with partners, is working to provide support [...]
Mozambique is grappling with significant displacement, hosting around 25,000 refugees and 850,599 internally displaced individuals, largely due to terrorist attacks and the impact of the climate crisis. The devastation includes attacks in Cabo Delgado and the aftermath of Tropical Cyclones Freddy and Gombe. While some people have returned to their areas, many face challenging conditions. The UNHCR, along with partners, is working to provide support [...]