Mozambique: Cabo Delgado, Nampula & Niassa Humanitarian Snapshot - June 2024 [EN/PT]

In June 2024, the security situation remained volatile with highly unpredictable movements of NSAGs. Reports indicate increased number of security incidents and movements of non-State armed groups (NSAG) from Quissanga towards Metuge and confirmed their presence along the Lúrio River. NSAG activity was also reported in Mocímboa da Praia and sightings in Ancuabe and Quissanga. Clashes with local forces occurred in Nangade, while Macomia saw continued violence and explosive device deactivation.

A UN security assessment was conducted in Macomia. On 13 June, a UN security assessment was conducted in Macomia by UNDSS, UNICEF and WFP. The humanitarian response is suspended since the attack on 10 May. The assessment found significant damage to shops, a humanitarian warehouse, and a guesthouse. Health services are provided by Mozambican Military Forces with limited local support. Although agriculture and essential government services have resumed, schools remain closed. The challenging security conditions of the N380 road complicates access to the area. The local airfield is operational and secure. Government Security Forces launched cordon and search operations in Macomia and Quissanga, since 11 June, pushing NSAGs away from the coastal areas. The mission recommended resuming humanitarian activities once security permits.

Humanitarian partners in northern Mozambique are exploring alternative response modalities including increasing use of multi-proposes cash, remote programming, and "no regret" mechanisms to reach the affected people in the conflict affected areas with limited presence of partners including in Macomia, Meluco and Quissanga.

Montepuez records the highest GBV incidents in Cabo Delgado. In June 2024, UNHCR jointly with CUAMM and Helpcode released an analysis of gender-based violence (GBV) incidents in Cabo Delgado, revealing that Montepuez had the highest rate of incidents at 32 per cent, followed by Pemba and Mueda. Forced marriage was the most common incident, making up 51 per cent of cases, with sexual assault at 30 per cent. Most incidents occurred during displacement. The withdrawal of humanitarian organizations from Montepuez to other districts affected by the conflict has exacerbated the issue, leaving a gap in GBV services, and the local population's return to their homes has increased exposure to protection risks. Additionally, the predominantly male workforce in local mines and multinational companies has led to increased GBV incidents. The analysis underscores the urgent need for reinforced humanitarian efforts and protective measures.

The 2024 HNRP remains underfunded as half of the amount mobilized in 2023 is available. As of 30 June, 18 per cent has been mobilized (FTS). Underfunding is impacting the ability of partners to launch effective and predictable response exacerbated by increasing displacements and protection and humanitarian needs to NSAGs attacks since January.