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Displacement Crisis in Mozambique: 330,000 Affected by Cyclones

12/6/2025

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Summary

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In Mozambique, nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks, bringing the total to about 330,000 displaced in four months.
Paola Emerson of the United Nations (UN) says families are fleeing multiple times and facing severe resource shortages.
The aftermath of three cyclones in 2025 worsens the displacement crisis.
About 67% of the displaced are children.

History

Historical Context

Cyclone Idai struck Mozambique on March 15, 2019, causing severe flooding and displacing over 400,000 people, with 67% of those affected being children. The aftermath highlighted the region's vulnerability to natural disasters. In January 2021, Cyclone Eloise exacerbated these challenges, displacing nearly 100,000 individuals and underscoring the urgent need for improved disaster preparedness and humanitarian support in Mozambique.

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Story summary

In Mozambique, nearly 100,000 people have been displaced in the past two weeks, bringing the total to about 330,000 displaced in four months.
Paola Emerson of the United Nations (UN) says families are fleeing multiple times and facing severe resource shortages.
The aftermath of three cyclones in 2025 worsens the displacement crisis.
About 67% of the displaced are children.

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