Growing risk of death from starvation in Horn of Africa, Yemen, Nigeria; displacement already rising

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, warns that the risk of mass deaths from starvation among populations in the Horn of Africa, Yemen and Nigeria is growing.

Cameroon | March 21, 2017 News

UNHCR concerned about return of Nigerian refugees from Cameroon

So far this year, at least 2,600 refugees have been forcibly returned back to Nigerian border villages against their will.

Niger | March 8, 2017 Stories

After fleeing Boko Haram, a Nigerian mid-wife helps pregnant girls in Niger

Awa has become a role model to empower women and girls in a refugee camp in the Diffa region

Senegal | March 3, 2017 Multimedia

Being ready for emergencies with UNHCR training

Forty aid workers gathered in Thies, Senegal, for 10 days of practical lectures and simulation exercises

Cameroon | March 3, 2017 News

Cameroon, Nigeria and UNHCR sign a tripartite agreement on the returns of Nigerian refugees living in Cameroon

The agreement clearly stipulates that repatriation should only take place on a voluntary basis and that refugees who will not opt to return will not be forced to go back to Nigeria

Norway | February 24, 2017 News

UNHCR outlines way forward on Nigeria displacement

At a conference in Oslo, the UN Refugee Agency presents steps to ensure protection, access and lasting solutions for displaced Nigerians returning home