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Northern Mozambique hit by surge in Al Shabab attacks

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In northern Mozambique, attacks by fighters from the armed group Al Shabab have surged in recent weeks. Aid agencies say more than 50,000 people have been displaced since July.

Breakdown
  • Mozambique and Rwanda soldiers are fighting ISIL-affiliated Al Shabab in Cabo Delgado.
  • Tens of thousands have been displaced by recent attacks, with many fleeing to camps. 28s
  • Displaced families face rough conditions and rely on humanitarian aid for food and medicine. 42s
  • Aid agencies warn of shortages in therapeutic food for severely malnourished children. 1m 13s
  • The ongoing conflict, which began in 2017, continues to disrupt communities in the region. 1m 1s
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