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In the Central Sahel countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, over 3.3 million people are forcibly displaced due to relentless conflict, exacerbated by the worsening effects of the climate crisis, according to April 2024 data.
In the Central Sahel countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, over 3.3 million people are forcibly displaced due to relentless conflict, exacerbated by the worsening effects of the climate crisis, according to April 2024 data. Nearly 1.9 million people are internally displaced in Burkina Faso, with over 117,600 refugees fleeing to neighbouring countries. Mali has nearly 400,000 internally displaced persons, while over 100,000 Malian refugees are in neighbouring countries. Niger has over 350,000 internally displaced people, and 94,000 Nigerien refugees are in neighbouring countries, primarily Mali.
UNHCR is urging the international community to maintain aid during instability to prevent the situation from worsening, collaborate among humanitarian, development, and peace organisations, and allocate more funding to local organisations for a more effective response.
Plan long-term solutions to provide essential humanitarian assistance while strengthening the resilience of displaced populations and host communities. UNHCR is requesting around 243.4 billion CFA francs from the international community to address critical humanitarian needs in the Sahel. These funds will focus on protection, aid, and long-term solutions for displaced people and host communities.
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The recent report by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) identifies Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger as among the world’s most neglected displacement crises. The report highlights the urgent need for a coordinated international response.
