Repatriation of Mozambicans from Zambézia and Tete who have taken refuge in Malawi has been completed

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Repatriation of Mozambicans from Zambézia and Tete who have taken refuge in Malawi has been completed

1:10 CAT | 14 Mar 2025

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The Mozambican government has completed the repatriation of 6,382 people from Morrumbala in Zambézia province, Dôa and Mutarara in Tete, who had taken refuge in the districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa, in southern Malawi, due to violent demonstrations.

This number represents around 90% of the repatriation, as of the 7,904 people who were displaced, 1,500 preferred to remain in the accommodation camp in Nhamithuthu, in the district of Nsanje.

The Mozambican High Commissioner in Malawi, Alexandre Manjate, praised the gesture of the Malawian government and all humanitarian organizations for the welcome given to the fellow citizens displaced here, and for the support provided throughout the evacuation process.

Manjate said that this was a normal process for the 1,500 Mozambicans who chose to stay in the refugee camp in Nsanje district, given that repatriation, as required by international refugee regulations, is not mandatory.

The Mozambican government has completed the repatriation of 6,382 people from Morrumbala in Zambézia province, Dôa and Mutarara in Tete, who had sought refuge in the districts of Nsanje and Chikwawa, in southern Malawi, due to violent demonstrations.

This number represents around 90% compliance, as of the 7,904 people who were displaced, 1,500 chose to stay in the accommodation camp in Nhamithuthu, Nsanje district.

The High Commissioner of Mozambique in Malawi, Alexandre Manjate, praised the gesture of the Malawian government and all humanitarian organizations for welcoming the displaced citizens and for the support provided throughout the evacuation process.

Manjate said that this was a normal process for the 1,500 Mozambicans who chose to remain in the refugee camp in the Nsanje district, given that repatriation, as required by international refugee standards, is not mandatory.

The director of the prevention and mitigation division at the National Institute for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, César Tembe, explained that talks were still underway with the Malawian government about how to treat the remaining number of Mozambicans in the Nsanje district.

Source: RM