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Sep 4, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
IOM increases emergency aid for Lake Chad displaced
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The International Organization for Migration says more than 75,000 people have been newly displaced in Chad’s Lake Province after a resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in recent months. Many fled the islands of Lake Chad to towns and villages farther from the island areas, and IOM is providing emergency assistance for immediate needs.
WHO: International Organization for Migration (IOM)
WHAT: IOM ramps up emergency assistance for newly displaced people in Chad’s Lake Province.
WHEN: Reported Sep 3, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: Chad’s Lake Province (Lake Chad islands and nearby towns/villages)
WHY: People fled after a resurgence of Boko Haram attacks in recent months.
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