hello, welcome to the programme. it is difficult to comprehend the horror that engulfed the north—eastern region of mozambique this weekend. islamist militants linked to islamic state began attacking the town of palma on wednesday. since then, they have killed dozens, and thousands of people have been forced to flee. foreign staff working on a nearby natural gas project have also been caught up in the violence. they say they were forced to fend for themselves. survivors describe headless bodies strewn across the town. the bbc�*s africa correspondent catherine byaruhanga reports. a desperate journey for many who had been trapped in the far north—eastern corner of mozambique. on the gangway, you can see some of the people who've finally made it to safety.