Mozambique - Escalating violence and mass displacement (DG ECHO, IOM DTM) (ECHO Daily Flash of 28 July 2025)

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Country: Mozambique Source: European Commission's Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations Between 20 and 26 July 2025, Cabo Delgado province experienced a surge in violence that significantly impacted civilian safety and access to essential services.Escalating attacks including burning of homes, police stations, schools, and health facilities have heightened fears of violence from Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) in Muidumbe, Ancuabe, and Chiure districts. Approximately 26,870 people have been displaced during the period, out of which 23,202 in the Chiure district.Additionally, movements from nearby villages to schools, host communities, and other temporary shelters within the Chiure administrative centre were observed, indicating an expected increase in the number of new arrivals.