West Africa: UN Alarmed As Number of Displaced in Central Sahel Reaches Nearly Four Million
[RFI] The United Nations on Friday raised the alarm about a displacement crisis in the central Sahel where nearly four million people have been forced to flee their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger.
The United Nations has expressed growing concern over the displacement crisis in the central Sahel region, where nearly four million people have been forced to flee their homes in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. This figure represents a significant increase from six years ago and is more than double the number of people displaced in 2014.
The crisis is attributed to a combination of factors, including ongoing attacks on civilians, climate-related shocks, and severe humanitarian funding shortfalls. The displacement crisis is forcing families to flee, eroding livelihoods, and limiting opportunities for displaced people to rebuild their lives, further exacerbating the situation within and beyond the region.
UNHCR's regional director for West and Central Africa, Abdouraouf Gnon-Konde, highlighted the growing international attention on the crisis and the increasing pressure on asylum systems as affected countries struggle with weak public services.
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