Thousands flee Islamist attacks in Mozambique

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By Samantha Allen

Published: March 24, 2022 | 8:33 PM

Thousands flee Islamist attacks in Mozambique
The Islamist militant attacks reported in the Nangade district in the northern province of Cabo Delgado have already displaced around 24,000 people since the beginning of the year, according to a press release from the United Nations refugee agency.

Another 5,000 people sought protection in the district of Mueda, with hundreds of families still on the move, the UNHCR said.

“The number of people arriving in Mueda continues to increase, as the threat of violence remains,” the press release stated.

It also warned that the reception centres were overcrowded.

“These people need urgent humanitarian assistance and protection services,” UNHRC said, highlighting the psychological trauma experienced by the displaced people, including witnessing murders, beheadings and dismemberment of people’s bodies, sexual violence, kidnappings, forced recruitment and torture.

BBC /Shakirat Sadiq
Thousands flee Islamist attacks in Mozambique

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Samantha Allen is a seasoned journalist and senior correspondent at TDPel Media, specializing in the intersection of maternal health, clinical wellness, and public policy. With a background in investigative reporting and a passion for data-driven storytelling, Samantha has become a trusted voice for expectant mothers and healthcare advocates worldwide. Her work focuses on translating complex medical research into actionable insights, covering everything from prenatal fitness and neonatal care to the socioeconomic impacts of healthcare legislation. At TDPel Media, Samantha leads the agency's health analytics desk, ensuring that every report is grounded in accuracy, empathy, and scientific integrity. When she isn't in the newsroom, she is an advocate for community-led wellness initiatives and an avid explorer of California’s coastal trails.