UNHCR Warns of Deepening Humanitarian Crisis in Niger as Thousands Flee Northern Nigeria

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has issued a warning about a worsening humanitarian crisis in Niger, where nearly 64,000 people have sought refuge from violence in northern Nigeria since the beginning of 2026. This influx is severely straining already limited humanitarian services and resources in Nigerien communities facing insecurity and food shortages.