Mozambique: Thousands of refugees flee to Pemba amid extremist threat
The port of Pemba in northern Mozambique is known for its wide bay but rather than hosting tourists it has become home to thousands of refugees who have fled Islamic extremists. Boatloads of people have fled their homes over the last few months after they fell to Al-Shabab gunmen who claim allegiance to the Islamic State group. They seized coastal zones with natural gas installations and have begun to push to the inland districts of Cabo Delgado. In October, the violent rebellion entered its fourth year and has reportedly killed more than 2,400 people and displaced half a million, according t...
Source: africanews.com