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Boko Haram attacks in Nigeria force 13,000 to flee to Cameroon
11 Nov 2014 The Nigerian refugees reportedly fled after the insurgents attacked the town of Mubi. Local authorities in Cameroon said the "vast majority" had returned to Nigeria. -
A Chance to Learn
5 Nov 2014 An Afghan girl dreams of becoming a doctor. A Malian boy hopes to be a religious scholar. But only one has access to a formal education. -
Niger: attacks near refugee areas prompt Malian refugees to flee camp
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UNHCR and partners seek US$34 million for Nigeria refugees
16 Sep 2014 The Nigeria Refugee Response Plan covers the most immediate protection and assistance needs of up to 95,000 people fleeing Nigeria until the end of the year. -
More than 10,000 people flee fresh attacks in Nigeria, seek shelter in Cameroon and Niger
2 Sep 2014 Concerned that people fleeing Nigeria are still being pursued by insurgents after crossing to Cameroon, UNHCR starts to relocate some new arrivals to a camp. -
In Niger, gas project to support refugees and save trees
13 Aug 2014 Refugee households in Abala that had previously struggled to secure firewood, can now look forward to four months of gas under a UNHCR project. -
UNHCR condemns brutality in Nigeria, fears new displacement
9 May 2014 The past two months have seen multiple kidnappings and deaths, creating population displacement inside Nigeria and into neighbouring countries. -
Refugees fleeing attacks in north eastern Nigeria, UNHCR watching for new displacement
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UNHCR concerned as hundreds flee attacks in Nigeria's Lake Chad region
11 Mar 2014 The latest attacks are reported to have begun in mid-February and were continuing five days ago. Some 2,000 people have crossed into Niger's Diffa region in the past month.