Niger: Violence Involving Boko Haram Fuels New Displacement

press release

About 25,000 people arrived in the towns of Nguigmi and Bosso in south-east Niger, after having fled their homes on small islands in Lake Chad. Niger authorities urged people living on Lake Chad islands last week to evacuate the islands over security fears following a Boko Haram attack.

Most displaced families are settled outdoors and their most urgent needs include shelter, water, food and nonfood items.

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