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More people flee to Mauritania to escape insecurity in northern Mali
20 Jul 2015 UNHCR says some 400 more asylum-seekers arrived in May/June following fresh fighting between armed groups. -
Renewed fighting in northern Mali forces 57,000 to flee their homes
29 May 2015 The volatile security situation is hindering access for humanitarian workers to all affected areas and the growing insecurity in the region is making the provision of protection very challenging. -
Birth certificates issued by Mali open doors for Mauritanian refugee children
20 Apr 2015 The step by the Mali government ensures that the children have access to the rights enjoyed by Malians. It is a requirement when applying for naturalization in Mali. -
As violence spreads beyond Nigeria, UNHCR calls for urgent access to the displaced
13 Feb 2015 The UN refugee agency seeks urgent humanitarian access to refugees and internally displaced people in neighbouring Chad, Cameroon and Niger. -
UNHCR urges suspension of returns to Nigeria from Niger
16 Jan 2015 Refugees fleeing the fighting between militants and government forces in north-east Nigeria continue to arrive in Niger and Chad with harrowing tales. -
Deadly Boko Haram attack forces more than 3,000 to flee to Niger
28 Nov 2014 The attack on the northern Nigerian town of Damassak also left 50 people dead. The town lies just a few kilometres from the border with Niger's Diffa region. -
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. -
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.