Violent Attacks in Nigeria Drive Thousands of Refugees Into Niger
Published on: Wednesday 29 May 2019
Recent spike in violence in north-western parts of Nigeria has forced an estimated 20,000 people to seek safety and security in Niger since April. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is concerned about deteriorating security inside Nigeria, and is working closely with authorities in Niger to provide basic assistance and register the new arrivals. More than 18,000 people have already gone through the initial registration process so far. The latest upsurge in violence is not linked to Boko Haram...
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