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UNHCR: Nearly 100K displaced as violence spreads in Mozambique

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Close to 100,000 people in northern Mozambique have been forced to flee after armed groups stormed their villages, burning homes and attacking civilians.

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  • Nearly 100,000 people have fled violence in northern Mozambique
  • Displaced families are crowding schools and churches in Nampula province 11s
  • This is the fourth major influx of displaced people in recent months 19s
  • Over 1.3 million people displaced since 2017 due to armed conflict 28s
  • UNHCR needs nearly $40 million for 2025, but current funding is at 50% 56s