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As of 31st August, the Diffa region hosts 235,211* Nigerian refugees, internally displaced persons, and Nigerien returnees. More than 80% of them live in spontaneous settlements. (*Government figures)
In June 2021, Nigerien authorities have committed to facilitate the return of all IDPs. As of 31st August; 7,376 households of 40,138 persons have returned to their villages of origin.
The security situation has a negative impact on the economy of the region, reducing opportunities for both host and forced displaced populations