At least 1,235 people fled attacks in two weeks

In Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, at least 1,235 people have fled due to attacks from armed insurgent groups in the last two weeks of October. The International Organization for Migration reported that these displacements involved 316 families across four districts. The displaced population includes 265 men, 386 women, and 584 children, with urgent needs for food, shelter, and healthcare. The majority of displacements originated from Mocímboa da Praia, with significant numbers also from Macomia. The ongoing insurgency in Cabo Delgado has resulted in over 6,600 deaths and 1.3 million displaced individuals since 2017, with a reported increase in conflict incidents this year.