40000 people flee nigeria violence in 10 months un

According to a report by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), approximately 40,000 people have fled Nigeria due to violence and insecurity in the country over the past 10 months.

The report states that the majority of the displaced persons are from the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, which have been affected by the insurgency of the terrorist group Boko Haram. The violence has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, with many forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighboring countries such as Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.

The UNHCR report highlights the dire humanitarian situation in Nigeria, with many displaced persons facing severe challenges, including lack of access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. The agency is working to provide assistance to the displaced persons, including providing shelter, food, and medical care, as well as supporting efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

The report also notes that the violence in Nigeria has had a significant impact on the region, with many neighboring countries also affected by the conflict. The UNHCR is working with governments and other organizations to provide assistance to the displaced persons and to promote peace and stability in the region.

Here is the full text of the UNHCR report:

"Nigeria: 40,000 flee violence in 10 months, UNHCR says

GENEVA, Switzerland, October 25, 2022 - The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) today expressed deep concern over the escalating violence in Nigeria, which has forced over 40,000 people to flee their homes in the past 10 months.

The majority of the displaced persons are from the northeastern states of Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe, which have been affected by the insurgency of the terrorist group Boko Haram. The violence has resulted in the displacement of hundreds of thousands of people, with many forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in neighboring countries such as Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.

'The situation in Nigeria is dire,' said UNHCR's Regional Representative for West Africa, Mirella Hodeib. 'The violence has caused immense suffering, and we are working tirelessly to provide assistance to those affected.'

The UNHCR report highlights the severe challenges faced by the displaced persons, including lack of access to basic necessities such as food, shelter, and healthcare. The agency is working to provide assistance, including shelter, food, and medical care, as well as supporting efforts to promote peace and stability in the region.

The report also notes that the violence in Nigeria has had a significant impact on the region, with many neighboring countries also affected by the conflict. The UNHCR is working with governments and other organizations to provide assistance to the displaced persons and to promote peace and stability in the region.

'The international community must come together to support Nigeria and the region in addressing this crisis,' said Hodeib. 'We urge all parties to work towards a peaceful resolution and to protect civilians from harm.'"

Source: UNHCR, "Nigeria: 40,000 flee violence in 10 months, UNHCR says" (October 25, 2022)