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The successful return migration of 1.7 million displaced Mozambicans is studied for greater understanding of how peacebuilding at the local level was achieved through largely spontaneous repatriation. Although peacebuilding was influenced by many international actors, it only became effective when Mozambic's internal affairs, challenged by economic collapse, ecological disaster, & a military stand-off, fragmented to the point that Renamo allowed displaced populations to repatriate through various agreements outside the UN-chaperoned General Peace Agreement. The experience emphasizes that repatriation is a highly political activity & that the views of everyday peasant population must be considered along with that of the national political agenda. The contested northern district of Angonia, Tete Provance, is presented as a case study of repatriation, peacebuilding, & reconstruction efforts independent of the diplomatic efforts taking place in Maputo, Rome. 2 Tables, 92 References. L. A. Hoffman