Boko Haram-Hit Nigeria Faces Food Scarcity
The number of people in need of food assistance in north-eastern Nigeria has risen to 4.5 million, nearly twice as many as in March, according to a mid-August analysis (Cadre…
Nigeria Conflict Affected Education of 1 Million Children
Violence and attacks against civilian populations in northeastern Nigeria and its neighboring countries have forced more than 1 million children out of school, UNICEF said Tuesday. The number of children…
Sexual Abuse by Terror Groups: Security Council Urges Action
The Security Council called on all United Nations Member States Wednesday to do everything in their power to combat human trafficking, especially for sexual purposes. It cited the Islamic State…
Deaths from Terrorism Increased 80% Last Year
The number of lives lost to terrorism increased by 80% in 2014, reaching the highest level ever recorded at 32,658. This compares to 18,111 in 2013. According to the third…
Boko Haram Targets Muslims and Christians in Nigeria
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon condemned the attacks by Boko Haram in Lake Chad Basin countries, including the deliberate targeting of Christian and Muslim worshippers during the Muslim holy month…