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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the deteriorating security situation in the north-east
of Mozambique, and the increasing attacks by groups with links to Islamic extremism.
As the Minister for Africa made clear publicly on 26 and 28 March, we condemn the
recent appalling attacks in Palma, Cabo Delgado and we stand with the people of Mozambique
against terrorism. To date, the insurgency has claimed over 2,000 lives and displaced
over 700,000 people.</p><p>We are working with the Government of Mozambique to address
the root drivers of conflict and instability, including through engagement with the
Government of Mozambique's regional development authority in Cabo Delgado, and by
providing targeted assistance under the framework of a Defence Memorandum of Understanding.
The UK also co-chairs, with Ireland, the International Community Crisis Taskforce.
This brings together the Mozambican government and the international community in
high-level discussion about humanitarian and other crises, including the ongoing crisis
in Cabo Delgado. UK Aid has provided £20m of humanitarian and development support
to people in the north-east of Mozambique, ensuring they have access to food, shelter
and basic healthcare.</p>
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