Niger - Deterioration of security and humanitarian situation (DG ECHO, NGOs)(ECHO Daily Flash of 17 May 2019)
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In recent weeks violence affecting Western regions of Niger has sharply increased with a series of attacks targeting the Nigerien armed forces and civilian population. Mangaïze village (host to 7,000 Malian refugees) has been targeted twice by non-state armed groups and humanitarian vehicles have been car-jacked. On 14 May a patrol of the Nigerien armed forces was also attacked near Tongo Tongo village, close to the Malian border, resulting in a high number of casualties.
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Tillabery region is already one of the most food-insecure areas in the country. It hosts 120,000 forcibly displaced who depend entirely on humanitarian aid for access to basic services. Humanitarian access is increasingly a challenge, as needs continue to rise. DG ECHO's partners - who are very active in the area - have had to temporarily suspend activities in the Tillabery region.