My life in a red zone

In the market in Niamey, Niger (Illustrative image).

© Joe Penney / REUTERS

By: Diara Ndiaye Follow

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For several years, Niger has been confronted with an upsurge in armed insurgencies which have caused significant forced population displacements in the region.

The terrorist attacks have led to the massive displacement of populations, weakened social cohesion and destabilized the local economy.

To try to get out of this situation, Niger and its neighboring countries, with the support of the UNDP, are putting in place strategies for the stabilization and recovery of these severely affected areas.

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The deterioration of the security situation coupled with the effects of climate change has strongly affected the vulnerability of the populations.

Multifaceted challenges facing the country's youth on the front lines.

How do they lead their daily lives?

Our special envoy to Niger Fabien Essiane investigated. 

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