Unrest in Mozambique: Challenges and Resilience
By Ian Wafula, BBC News, Africa Security Correspondent
![Should Sadc forces be withdrawn this early? 1 AFP Displaced people from the province of Cabo Delgado walk through the streets of Namapa, Erati district of Nampula, Mozambique on February 27, 2024](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/0609/live/128187e0-2651-11ef-aca4-1d72b2f67b66.jpg.webp)
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The conflict in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province has left over 100,000 people displaced, with recent attacks instilling fear and chaos in the region. Civilians, including government officials like Tomas Langa, have faced threats and violence from armed groups, leading to a breakdown of essential services like healthcare.
International efforts, including troops from neighboring states and Rwanda, have been working to stabilize the situation, but challenges persist. The withdrawal of some foreign troops raises concerns about security, while the root causes of the conflict, such as economic disparities, remain unaddressed.
As Mozambique navigates through this complex crisis, regional cooperation and long-term solutions are crucial to ensuring peace and stability for the affected population.
![Should Sadc forces be withdrawn this early? 2 Reuters Soldiers from the Rwandan security forces near the Afungi natural gas site in Mozambique in 2021](https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/480/cpsprodpb/868e/live/99d8e890-24b3-11ef-8fcf-bdfddcab4264.jpg.webp)
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