Mozambique
Mozambique, located in south- east Africa, is one of the poorest countries in the world. The conse-
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jihadist groups have been active in the northern part of the country since 2017. ACN supports the local Church, which is facing significant pressure due to rising attacks on Christian communities. Unlike in other parts of Mozambique, Mus- lims make up the majority of the popula- tion in the northernmost province of Cabo Delgado. Targeted attacks on Christians and Christian communities have increased here in recent years. In some cases, the jihadists have separated Christians from
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quences of the civil war that raged in the country between 1977 and 1992 can still be felt today. Almost 60% of Mozambique’s 35 million inhabitants are Christians and just under 19% are Muslims. Although coexistence was peaceful until a few years ago,
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Head of Section Ulrich Kny
Bishop Diamantino Antunes of Tete » I ask you to continue to open your hearts to the cries for help from our brothers. «
Meeting of Christian couples and families in the Archdiocese of Beira.
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