Niger

After causing waves of displacements from Nigeria since 2013, Boko Haram started leading violent operations in Niger in 2015, mainly in the border region of Diffa. While the situation normalised between 2017 and 2018, an upsurge of violence has been observed since the end of 2018. The population is facing protection concerns as attacks against civilians and human rights violations are recorded with increased frequency. More than 21 attacks were recorded in March 2019 alone, leading to the displacement of some 18,840 people, adding to the 104,000 IDPs already registered in the region. Diffa also hosts some 26,000 returnees and almost 119,000 refugees from Nigeria. ? Insecurity, targeted killings, and population displacement have severely impacted access to health and education in Diffa, while also being the main drivers of food insecurity in the area.