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Fleeing bandit attacks, Nigerian villagers seek safety in Niger
2 Mar 2021 Around 77,000 Nigerians have sought refuge in Niger's Maradi region, some 7,660 since the start of the year as banditry and armed attacks spread. -
Keeping displaced families safe amid surge in Niger violence
3 Feb 2021 As increasing numbers are forced from their homes by armed groups in Niger's volatile western border region, UNHCR mobilizes network of local protection monitors. -
Grim milestone as Sahel violence displaces 2 million inside their countries
22 Jan 2021 -
UNHCR outraged at killing of 100 civilians in Niger attacks, hundreds flee on foot
4 Jan 2021 -
UNHCR condemns attack on Niger town hosting forcibly displaced people
15 Dec 2020 -
How climate change is multiplying risks for displacement
2 Dec 2020 Global heating is compounding threats for people already living with conflict and insecurity, further driving displacement around the world. -
IOM and UNHCR carry out joint visit to the Canary Islands amid increasing arrivals
16 Nov 2020 -
International community must act with 'urgency' to end crisis in Central Sahel
21 Oct 2020 UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi tells conference that COVID-19 adds a new threat to a region already grappling with record numbers forced to flee their homes. -
Sahel: Fastest Growing Crises! 2 million people displaced
20 Oct 2020