Mozambique Humanitarian Situation Report

Written by Dryad Global | December 2, 2020 at 8:30 AM

The conflict in Cabo Delgado is deteriorating. In October 2020, at least 219 boats carrying 11,280 people half of which were children arrived in Pemba, the provincial capital of Cabo Delgado reports UNICEF in their latest humanitarian situation report on Mozambique.

The displaced people arriving in Pemba, mainly came from Macomia, Quissanga, Ibo (Matemo Island) and Metuge districts. More than 3,500 women, at least 19 of them pregnant, over 100 elderly, around 180 people in need of immediate medical assistance and at least 10 people living with disabilities were among the IDPs that arrived into Pemba. The government and its humanitarian partners are providing assistance to the displaced population through the distribution of basic services; however this is becoming increasingly difficult.

Several attacks over the last few months on district capitals (Mocimboa da Praia, Quissanga, Muidumbe and Macomia districts) have forced many humanitarian actors to temporarily relocate from vital hub locations to the southern districts of Cabo Delgado, reducing their ability to assess and respond to the rising needs of the IDP. Food insecurity, rising cases of Covid-19 and the approach of the rainy season are also raising concerns amongst NGOs working in the region.

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