Conflict prolongs Crisis (IPC Phase 3) in the northeast
Key Messages
Frequent skirmishes between Boko Haram and the Multinational Joint Task Force have resulted in numerous casualties and continued population displacements in northeast Nigeria. Conflict is preventing households from pursuing their typical livelihoods and interrupts market functioning. As food availability and access remains restricted, much of Borno, Yobe and Adamawa will continue to experience at least Crisis (IPC Phase 3) acute food insecurity through to the main harvest in October 2015.
Outside of the northeast, most households are engaged in typical off-seasonal activities. They benefit from typical income earning opportunities, good off season harvests and favorable market prices. Consequently, these areas will remain in Minimal (IPC Phase 1) acute food insecurity through at least June 2015.
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