Nigeria: Crisis Spreads - 30 Second Eye-Opener
820 views · Published 2 February 2016 · 0:31 · Indexed 14 November 2026
Channel: UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency · 2016 · News & Politics
In 2015, increased waves of violence by the militant group Boko Haram pushed the number of displaced people in Nigeria and neighbouring countries to almost 2.5 million. Over 230,000 refugees have fled into Cameroon, Chad and Niger. As insurgents continue to launch attacks across borders, these countries of sanctuary have also become targets, now coping with both a refugee influx and hundreds of thousands of their own displaced citizens. UNHCR and its partners are calling for more support to meet the growing needs of those affected. 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.
