Overview
- The conflict, long centered in Cabo Delgado, has spilled into Nampula with simultaneous attacks striking several districts.
- Survivors describe night raids that burned homes and killed civilians, with reported beheadings in some incidents.
- New arrivals are crowding schools, churches and open spaces, creating acute protection risks for women and girls.
- Many people fled without documents, children are arriving unaccompanied, and older people or those with disabilities face inaccessible sites.
- UNHCR reports 2025 funding at about 50% of requirements and is seeking $38.2 million for 2026, with staff observing some families returning to unsafe areas due to overcrowded shelters.