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Burkina/Niger: Escalating Violence in Burkina Faso Forces Thousands to Flee to Niger: A Humanitarian Crisis Unfolds
Location:
fono, burkina faso, Burkina Faso, Sahel
Incident Date:
July 25, 2024
Instability Rating Max 5.0:
4.00
Summary:
The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) reported that escalating violence by non-state armed groups in Burkina Faso has forced thousands of Burkinabe civilians to flee to neighboring Niger. This influx has worsened the already dire situation in Tillabéry, where there are now at least 153,000 internally displaced Nigeriens and over 36,000 Burkinabe asylum seekers. Recent attacks in late May and early June 2024 caused significant population movements in the region, straining local resources and the [...]