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CONTEXT & RATIONALE
Access Conditions: Access from Mueda to Ntamba is currently feasible, covering approx. 40 km in about 50 minutes. The route is considered calm, with no recent security incidents reported. Movement typically involves passing through several security checkpoints manned by local forces and PRM, where teams may undergo routine identification and mission document checks. Road conditions are generally good, allowing steady movement of light and heavy vehicles, and transportation of humanitarian supplies without significant constraints. Despite stable conditions, field teams are advised to maintain regular communication with base and monitor any changes in the security environment during movements.
BETWEEN 26 NOVEMBER AND 10 DECEMBER 2025, the continued presence of non-state armed groups (NSAGs) was reported in several villages under Ntamba Administrative Post in Nangade District. On 30 November, NSAGs burned five shops and destroyed eight civilian houses in Ngalonga village. On 10 December, the group attacked Nambedo village, injuring one child by gunfire and abducting four civilians. These movements and incidents triggered population displacement, with affected households fleeing their areas of origin in search of safer locations. An estimated 700 displaced households arrived in the resettlement site and host community of Ntamba.
The RRM team of the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) conducted an RNA in Ntamba to idenify the immediate priority needs of the affected population. This document presents the main findings of the assessment. All findings are indicative of the priority needs of the displaced population. Further details can be found in the Methodology Overview and Limitations section.