300,000 people displaced in northern Mozambique: UN
Summary
Over 300,000 people have been displaced in northern Mozambique due to jihadist violence, with humanitarian agencies calling for urgent international support to aid the growing crisis.
Key Points
- Approximately 300,000 people have been displaced in northern Mozambique since July due to escalating jihadist violence.
- The conflict has caused over 6,200 deaths, primarily in Cabo Delgado province, with violence spilling into Nampula province.
- Nearly 100,000 people have fled the region in the past two weeks alone.
- Humanitarian response is currently insufficient, with the UNHCR calling for urgent international aid and support.
