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Nigerian's compassion grants Cameroonian refugee solace

Credits: Cathy Wachiaya, producer / Walter Kigali, camera-editor | 24 June 2019

Nigerian's compassion grants Cameroonian refugee solace

Escalating conflict in Cameroon's Northwest and Southwest regions has displaced over 437,000 people within the country and over 36,000 more outside the country. Many who have crossed into neighbouring Nigeria fled with very little belongings and are receiving support from their Nigerian hosts.

See also: Nigerian widow opens her doors to Cameroonian refugees

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