LILONGWE, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The Malawian government has called for more humanitarian support as thousands of Mozambicans flee to Malawi to escape the post-election violence in their country.

At least 7,330 displaced Mozambicans, representing 3,603 households, have been registered so far in three Malawian border districts, Nsanje and Chikwawa in the southern region and Dedza in the central region, Steven Kayuni, principal secretary at the Ministry of Homeland Security, told Xinhua Wednesday.

"There is support, but we need more as there is so much strain on public services such as healthcare and (provision of) food," said Kayuni, hoping the situation would improve as more partners join the relief efforts to assist the displaced families.

Meanwhile, World Vision Malawi, a charity organization, has been complementing the Malawian government's efforts by providing aid to the fleeing Mozambicans.

Sobhuza Sibande, the organization's humanitarian emergency affairs manager, recently told Xinhua that they are supporting the Mozambicans in three holding camps in Nsanje with various items, including food, utensils, soap, and mosquito nets.

Sibande described the support his organization is providing as a short-term measure while the Malawian government and other relevant agencies strive to find lasting support.

The number of fleeing Mozambicans is expected to rise as the political tension in Mozambique continues.

According to sources, a delegation from the Mozambican government is set to visit the holding camps in Malawi this week to assess the situation and map the way forward with their Malawian counterparts. Enditem

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