Africa Refugee Voices – Nigeria Crisis
The Nigeria Crisis and the violence of the insurgent group Boko Haram has resulted in the upheaval and displacement of 2.5 million people across Central and West Africa. This includes IDPs and refugees, and is not confined to Nigeria, but has spread to the neighbouring countries of Niger, Chad and Cameroon. This violence and terror has escalated in the past number of months. The Diffa region of Niger now hosts an estimated 138,321 displaced people – amongst them refugees and returnees. For more statistics and information regarding the region, visit: http://data.unhcr.org/SahelSituation/regional.php. The humanitarian community is facing severe challenges in responding to this regional crisis, including lack of funding, and difficulties in providing security and protection to the millions of displaced.
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