The most common country of origin of refugees in Nigeria is Cameroon. As of August 2021, about 67 thousand refugees in Nigeria came from this country. Cameroonians flee from violence ongoing between security forces and armed groups. In the last three years, the number of refugees from Cameroon arriving in Nigeria has increased considerably.
Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria
With almost two thousand kilometers in length, Cameroon's longest border is with Nigeria. The majority of Cameroonian refugees in Nigeria are in the states of Cross River, Benue, and Taraba, the states at the borders with Cameroon. The territories the two countries are also highly impacted by the terrorism of Boko Haram. The violence in this region continues to push people out of their homes and seek safety in neighboring countries.
Deadly migration routes
The migration routes taken by African migrants are among the deadliest in the world. In the attempt to reach other African or European countries, more than ten thousand migrants lost their lives on the African continent between 2014 and 2021. Some of the most dangerous routes include the West African Atlantic route, from West Africa to the Canary Islands, and the Mediterranean routes, from North Africa to South Europe. The latter registers the highest number in the word of deaths and missing people who try to migrate.
Most frequent countries of origin of refugees in Nigeria as of August 2021
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UNHCR. (August 31, 2021). Most frequent countries of origin of refugees in Nigeria as of August 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 04, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1231866/refugees-in-nigeria-by-origin/
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UNHCR. (2021). Most frequent countries of origin of refugees in Nigeria as of August 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 04, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1231866/refugees-in-nigeria-by-origin/
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