Thousands of Displaced Nigerians Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

Thousands of Displaced Nigerians Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

Thousands of Displaced Nigerians , Struggle to Meet Basic Needs.

Al Jazeera reports that over 200,000 Nigerians displaced by long-running violence are struggling after authorities shut down camps and stopped delivering aid.

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Al Jazeera reports that over 200,000 Nigerians displaced by long-running violence are struggling after authorities shut down camps and stopped delivering aid.

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Human Rights Watch says that the decision by Borno state in northeast Nigeria is meant to return thousands of internally displaced people to their communities.

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Human Rights Watch says that the decision by Borno state in northeast Nigeria is meant to return thousands of internally displaced people to their communities.

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According to the state, the decision is also meant to wean the displaced off of humanitarian aid.

Human Rights Watch said in a November 2 report that people removed from the camps are now struggling to meet basic needs, including food and shelter.

Human Rights Watch said in a November 2 report that people removed from the camps are now struggling to meet basic needs, including food and shelter.

Over 140,00 people were removed from eight camps, while food aid to two other camps was stopped in August, according to the report.

By forcing people from camps without creating viable alternatives for support, the government is worsening their suffering and deepening their vulnerability, Anietie Ewang, Nigeria researcher at Human Rights Watch, via Al Jazeera.

According to the state government, it is now safe for citizens to return to various areas formerly occupied by Boko Haram fighters.

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The government also claims that some communities have been rebuilt.

Al Jazeera reports that aid groups have warned that these communities remain vulnerable to attacks.

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In October, some 2,000 people were moved into a new residential complex built by the United Nations and the state government in Ngarannam.

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In 2015, Ngarannam was overrun by Boko Haram forces.