Nearly 64,000 Nigerians flee to Niger over insecurity – UNHCR

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Nearly 64,000 Nigerians flee to Niger over insecurity – UNHCR

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Nearly 64,000 Nigerians have crossed into Niger since the start of 2026 after fleeing violence by Islamist militants and armed criminal gangs, according to UNHCR. The displacement reflects escalating insecurity in affected areas of Nigeria.

Nearly 64,000 Nigerians have fled their homes and crossed into neighbouring Niger Republic since the beginning of 2026 to escape escalating violence involving Islamist militants and armed criminal gangs, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has disclosed. The post Nearly 64,000 Nigerians flee to Niger over insecurity – UNHCR appeared first on Vanguard News.

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