Summary
The United Nations reports that about four million people are displaced across Africa's Sahel region due to violence and insecurity. These displacements predominantly affect Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, with women and children making up 80% of this group. The UN is calling for more international support to help manage the situation.
Key Facts
- Approximately four million people are displaced in the Sahel region of Africa.
- Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, along with nearby countries, are the most affected.
- Violence from armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL is a major cause of displacement.
- Women and children account for 80% of the displaced population.
- Food scarcity and climate change are additional factors forcing people to leave their homes.
- Around 15,000 schools and over 900 health facilities have closed due to the crisis.
- UNHCR requires $409.7 million in funds but has only received 32% so far.
- Most displaced individuals remain within their countries, but cross-border movements are rising.
