Thousands of civilians displaced by Islamist armed group attacks in northeastern Mozambique have been sheltering in overcrowded and inadequate conditions, reports Human Rights Watch.

Between November 10 and 23, 2025, attacks in Cabo Delgado and Nampula provinces killed 33 people and forced about 108,000, including 70,000 children, to flee their homes."Displaced people in northern Mozambique, including many children, are living in extremely precarious conditions without adequate food, health care, shelter, and mental health support," said Sheila Nhancale,

Africa researcher at Human Rights Watch. Human Rights Watch and local legal authorities urged the government to ensure minimum living conditions, protect civilians, and investigate abuses, highlighting its obligations under Mozambique’s constitution and regional and international conventions for internally displaced persons.