Alert Note: Spike of extremism violence in the fragile context of Cabo Delgado

This is a spike in a protracted humanitarian crisis as result of increasing numbers of attacks from Non-State Armed Groups (NSAGs) leading to new displacement. In conclusion, 57,000 people are over short time in urgent need of support in addition to the 109,000 already displaced people. The spike started the 24 July 2025 with attacks and heightened fear of violence in Muidumbe, Ancuabe and Chiure districts led to the displacement of approximately 57,000 individuals. The crisis dates back to 2017 with violent attack against civilians including abductions, civilian killings, destruction of homes, looting of health facilities, schools and destruction of public infrastructure. In May 2025, the number of security incidents and violence affecting civilians reached the highest since 2022. Attacks by NSAGs have become more frequent and are happening in larger geographical areas and have shifted closer to main roads, disrupting movement and humanitarian aid. Since January 2025, continued violence and insecurity uprooted over 95,000 people, many of whom still live in precarious conditions with limited access to basic services and protection. Over 700,000 returnees have returned to their places of origins but are still considered in need of urgent humanitarian assistance.