Greater protection needed to address expanded threat to civilians This week, suspected Al-Shabab fighters attacked precious gem-rich areas of Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province, closing at least two mining operations and causing hundreds of people to flee villages in Ancuabe and Montepuez districts. On Thursday, the ruby mining group Gemfields announced it was stopping operations at … Continue reading Hundreds flee attacks in Mozambique’s ruby mining region – HRW