
Surging violence in Nigeria drives displacement to Niger
2 Mar 2021

Fleeing bandit attacks, Nigerian villagers seek safety in Niger
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.
2 Mar 2021

Keeping displaced families safe amid surge in Niger violence
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.
3 Feb 2021

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
Global heating is compounding threats for people already living with conflict and insecurity, further driving displacement around the world.
2 Dec 2020

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
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.
21 Oct 2020