Human Rights Concerns Mount in Mozambique as Displaced Persons Face Dire Conditions
Thousands of civilians displaced by Islamist armed group attacks in northeastern Mozambique are struggling to survive in overcrowded and inadequate conditions. According to Human Rights Watch, between November 10 and 23, 2025, attacks in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces resulted in 33 deaths and forced approximately 108,000 people—including 70,000 children—to flee their homes. The displaced are living in precarious circumstances, lacking basic necessities such as food, healthcare, shelter and mental‑health support. Sheila Nhancale, Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch, emphasized the need for the government to ensure minimum living standards, protect civilians and investigate abuses. The organization has urged the government to uphold its obligations under Mozambique’s constitution and regional and international conventions for internally displaced persons.
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