“...
United Nations Agencies and non-governmental organizations are
launching the Regional Refugee Response Plan (RRRP) for Nigerian
refugees. This appeal is urgently seeking USD 174.4 million to
protect and assist some 192,000 people who have fled brutal attacks
by insurgents in north-eastern Nigeria. The plan also foresees to
respond to any additional population movements to the neighbouring
countries.”
“While
the recent peaceful democratic presidential elections are hoped to
help restore a safer environment in Nigeria, the north-eastern region
remains volatile. Deadly attacks by insurgents on villages and
civilians, kidnapping, impunity and counter insurgency operations
continue to trigger displacement. An additional 1.2 million people
are also displaced within Nigeria as a direct result of violence,
mainly in Adamawa, Borno and Yobe States.”
“Aid
agencies are struggling to upscale and maintain basic services to
refugees in camps, including shelter and food, access to health and
education, as well as to clean water and sanitation. In the refugee
camps, thousands of school-age refugee children cannot attend school
because of lack of classrooms and teachers. The need for mental
health support is also great as many people have survived physical
assaults or witnessed extreme violence on loved ones. The conflict
has had a devastating impact on children, including many who were
forcibly recruited by the insurgents in Nigeria. Others experienced
attacks on their schools and many were separated from their families
during the displacement.”
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