Mozambique, overwhelmed by over a million IDPs since 2017 due to insurgency, lacks plans to support displaced citizens while straining infrastructure in Pemba.

Mozambique, grappling with over a million internally displaced people (IDPs) due to insurgency since 2017, can learn from other African nations on hosting IDPs. The Cabo Delgado crisis has overwhelmed Pemba, the capital, with 132,000 IDPs, causing infrastructure and public service strains. The government lacks plans to support displaced citizens, despite lessons from Mozambique's past civil war and neighboring countries' experiences.

July 08, 2024
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