Johanniter‘s Country Director David Prieto reports about the dramatic situation in Cabo Delgado
“The population in northern Mozambique has been dependent on humanitarian aid for months due to natural disasters, the COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing conflicts. In particular, the conflict between Islamists and state security forces, which has been escalating for months, has resulted in hundreds of thousands of displaced persons who are staying in camps under the most challenging conditions. They do not receive enough help.
Country Director of Johanniter Internatinal Assistance, David Prieto, has been in the Cabo Delgado region over the past few days to discuss needs with the affected people, the authorities, community leaders and representatives of the United Nations. He reports on a dramatic situation.”
“During the visit, I spoke with different families, and they all said: Their villages were attacked and they had to flee. Now they are left without supplies, shelter and food. Some families are collecting wild fruits, tubers and plants to eat.”