Attacks on civilians in Burkina Faso force thousands into neighbouring Niger

In an alert, the UN refugee agency,

, said that previous attacks in recent weeks along Burkina Faso’s border with Niger had already led to a “surge” of displaced people into the Nigerien city of Téra, Tillabéri region, despite the “already dire” humanitarian situation there.

“Amid a worrying security situation in Tillabéri, characterized by attacks from non-State armed groups, the asylum seekers can face further suspicions…