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.
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
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
December 16, 2016 News UNHCR chief launches U$241 million appeal for conflict-displaced in Lake Chad Basin “This is one of Africa’s largest displacement crises and the world cannot afford to brush it under the carpet”
October 31, 2016 News An African bank partners with UNHCR for livelihood and education projects The Ecobank group will initially contribute $100,000 and is committed to further assist refugees in Africa
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
