Niger, one of the most active migrant transit countries in the Sahel region, faces multiple emergencies. COVID-19, continuing security threats and generations of deep-seated poverty have contributed to a growing humanitarian crisis, with more than half a million internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities in need of essential services. Another 135,000 vulnerable migrants also need assistance in Niger in 2021. In order to provide much-needed assistance, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) today requests $ 121 million to provide essential support to migrants, internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities in 2021. The continuous returns of migrants from Algeria, as well as migratory movements through Niger, to and from Algeria and Libya, leave migrants without shelter, food, water and healthcare. In addition to these essential humanitarian interventions, IOM is equally committed to promoting stability and social cohesion among host communities, internally displaced persons and migrants. Despite the official […]
Appeals from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to help save the lives of more than half a million displaced and vulnerable migrants in Niger - NNN.
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Barely three days 27 students of Kagara School were kidnapped, armed bandits again attacked another community in Niger state.
The bandits stormed Gurmana Ward in Shiroro local government area on Saturday evening and started shooting sporadically on the air.
15 persons were said to have lost their lives, trying to escape. According to the Nation, the 15 persons drowned in River Kaduna attempting to escape.
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