Cameroon - Escape from Nigeria
1,386 views · Published 17 August 2015 · 3:18 · Indexed 10 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2015 · News & Politics
Attacks by Nigerian insurgents have spread to neighbouring countries in recent months, severely restricting the ‘humanitarian space’ aid organisations can operate in to help people made homeless by the unrest. The insurgents have recently mounted a series of suicide attacks in Cameroon – the first such attacks in the country. The attacks led the Cameroonian authorities considerably to increase security patrols which have restricted the free movement of Cameroonians and potential Nigerian asylum-seekers alike. The Cameroonian authorities also carried out evacuations of Nigerians living in the immediate border areas inside Cameroon, with some being returned to Nigeria. But the UN has been negotiating with the Cameroonian authorities to keep the camp open to asylum-seekers. Information for media: If you would like to use this video to communicate refugee stories or require B-Roll, transcripts, stills or much more information, please contact us at [email protected] or [email protected]. --- Keep up to date with our latest videos: https://www.youtube.com/user/unhcr?sub_confirmation=1 -- UNHCR, the UN refugee agency, works to protect and assist those fleeing war and persecution. Since 1950, we have helped tens of millions of people find safety and rebuild their lives. With your support, we can restore hope for many more. Read more at http://UNHCR.org Support our work with refugees now by subscribing to this channel, liking this video and sharing it with your friends and contacts. Thanks so much for your help.
