Fear and shortages as Boko Haram displaced return to ruins

Around 70,000 people have found destruction, insecurity and scarcity on arrival in Gwoza, a city liberated earlier this year from militants in northern Nigeria.

Nigeria | September 9, 2016 News

As Boko Haram retreats, concern grows for Nigerian returnees

UNHCR concerned at conditions as hundreds of internally displaced people head home to devastated villages and towns in liberated areas of north-east Borno state

Nigeria | August 30, 2016 News

“UNHCR needs more support to aid Boko Haram displaced” – Bono

The U2 leader singer and co-founder of The ONE Campaign warns thousands of children are facing hunger as UN agencies confront funding shortfalls

Nigeria | August 19, 2016 News

Nigeria military advances uncover vast humanitarian needs

Gains against Boko Haram expose catastrophic levels of suffering for hundreds of thousands of people, many beyond humanitarian reach for months or years.

Côte d’Ivoire | July 15, 2016 News

UNHCR, the Ivorian Government and the governments of asylum countries pledge to strengthen their efforts in the search of durable solutions for the Ivorian refugees.

Some 40,000 refugees still remain in exile in West Africa

Niger | July 15, 2016 Stories

Nigerian refugees in the Diffa region seek security and a better future in camp

Relocation from sites along Route nationale 1 to Sayam Forage has resumed after weeks of interruption due to Boko Haram violence