ECOWAS: Over 7.3 million displaced in West Africa due to conflicts and natural disasters

A staggering 7.3 million people have been forced from their homes across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region due to conflicts, violence, and natural disasters, according to Damtien L. Tchintchibidja, Vice President of the ECOWAS Commission.
19.08.2024 00:05:49 / English News

Of this number, 6.5 million are internally displaced, while 811,000 are refugees. The humanitarian crisis is particularly acute in the Sahel region and the Lake Chad basin, where ongoing military conflicts have exacerbated the situation.

Tchintchibidja called on the international community to support ECOWAS' efforts to assist refugees and stateless persons, with the regional bloc allocating approximately $9 million for relief efforts. (ILKHA)