UN: Nearly 64,000 Nigerians Fled to Niger in 2026 Amid Insecurity

Nearly 64,000 Nigerians have fled to Niger this year to escape insecurity, according to the UN refugee agency. The new arrivals are adding pressure to a country that already hosts more than 500,000 refugees and asylum-seekers. At least 327,500 Nigerians are reportedly seeking refuge there overall.

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