Attacks by Boko Haram continue in Niger’s Diffa region, forcing more people to flee – UN

Jun 07, 2016, at 04:14 am

New York, June 6 (Just Earth News): People living in the region of Diffa in Niger continue to be affected by insecurity related to activities by the terrorist group Boko Haram around the Lake Chad, according to reports by the United Nations relief wing.

Amid Boko Haram violence, situation worsens for displaced in southeast Niger – UN

May 25, 2016, at 01:32 pm

New York, May 25 (Just Earth News):Security and humanitarian conditions are deteriorating in southeast Niger, where hundreds of thousands of people settled after fleeing Boko Haram insurgents, the United Nations refugee agency warned on Tuesday.

In Niger, UN relief chief urges focus on civilians impacted by Boko Haram violence

May 19, 2016, at 01:31 pm

New York, May 19 (Just Earth News): Wrapping up a two-day mission to Niger, the top United Nations humanitarian official has called for greater attention to the crisis unfolding in the country's Diffa region, where violence at the hands of Boko Haram has forced more than 240,000 people out of their homes on both sides of the border with Nigeria.