released last week. The bad news is that Mozambique has seen a jump in the use of schools for military purposes during that period.
GCPEA recorded at least 12 cases of schools being used for military purposes during 2022 and 2023, compared to none in the previous reporting period. The military use of schools was primarily by the Mozambican armed forces, although in one case forces of the Southern African Development Community Mission in Mozambique were responsible. The military use of schools, such as for bases or to store ammunition, denies students access and puts them at risk of attack.
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