Early March, the National Emergency Agency (NEMA) accounted for more than 1.2 million internally displaced people in North-East States. In addition, 194,000 Nigerians and stranded migrants have fled to neighbouring countries to seek safety. While the Nigerians armed forces are making progress against the insurgents, living conditions remain difficult for those affected by the current conflict. There is still an urgent needs of humanitarian assistance to sustain voluntary return of IDPs and refugees.
DISPLACEMENT 1.2 million Estimated internally displaced people by conflict and inter-communal violence as of 10 March 2015
194,000 People fled to neighbouring countries including refugees, returnees and stranded migrants as 10 March 2015
ACTORS RESPONDING 21 humanitarian actors, including the United Nations, the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement and International NGOs and the National Emergency Management Agency are responding to the humanitarian needs in the three states under recurrent Boko Haram attacks and the surrounding states in the North-east.
CRITICAL NEEDS The most urgent needs of people affected by the conflict include protection, shelter, food and access to education and health services for both displaced persons and host communities remains.
