Human Rights Watch has reported that at least 120 children have been kidnapped by the Islamic State-linked group al-Shabab in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado province in 2023. The children are reportedly forced into labor, marriage, and combat roles. The region, suffering from rampant jihadist violence since 2017, faces dire humanitarian challenges, with over 5 million people facing severe hunger and rising violence. As Mozambique’s government struggles to maintain control, significant international and regional support is needed to address both the violence and humanitarian crises.
The situation in Cabo Delgado is grave, with al-Shabab abducting children for forced labor and combat, while the region faces severe humanitarian crises.
Al-Shabab's actions, involving child abductions and recruitment for conflict, represent a violation of international laws, which emphasize the need to protect children.
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