Country of origin | Source | Data date | Population | |
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Mali | UNHCR, Government | 31 Jan 2021 | 97.5% | 65,960 |
Central African Rep. | UNHCR, Government | 31 Jan 2021 | 0.9% | 641 |
Others | UNHCR, Government | 31 Jan 2021 | 0.6% | 386 |
Syrian Arab Rep. | UNHCR, Government | 31 Jan 2021 | 0.5% | 365 |
Côte d'Ivoire | UNHCR, Government | 31 Jan 2021 | 0.4% | 278 |
The Central Sahel region (Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger) is facing a severe humanitarian and protection crisis, pushing millions of people to flee their homes. Indiscriminate attacks by armed groups against civilians, summary executions of men, widespread use of rape against women, as well as attacks on State institutions, including schools and health facilities, are the latest drivers of displacement impacting a region already struggling with climate change, extreme poverty, a lack of economic opportunities and scarce basic services.