Mozambique — Movement Alert Report — 87 (29 December 2023)

Between 26 - 28 December, attacks, and fear of attacks by Non-State Armed Groups in Macomia district (Mucojo and Pangane) triggered 434 individual displacements. Reported families have taken shelter across host communities in Macomia and Ibo districts. Assessment teams record 33 families/121 individuals displaced to Nanga A Host Community (Macomia) and 82 families/313 individuals displaced to Matemo Island (Ibo). Approximately 68 families/255 Individuals arriving on Matemo Island intend to proceed to Quirimbas Island within the next weeks.

Amongst recorded arrivals in Nanga A (Macomia), 53 are children under 18 years and 9 individuals have been identified with vulnerabilities. Amongst the recorded arrivals in Matemo Island (Ibo) 157 are children under 18 years and 3 individuals have been identified with vulnerabilities. Owing to prevailing security concerns reported by displaced families, intentions for the duration of their stay in host communities remains uncertain. Movements in the region continue to be dynamic within the district.

The objective of the Emergency Tracking Tool (ETT) - Movement Alert is to collect information on large and sudden population movements, and to provide support to the humanitarian response partners by disseminating data on IDPs to support effective humanitarian response to the affected population. Information is collected through key informants’ interviews or direct observation. This alert provides basic information on displacements, and additional information can be shared upon request.