The United Nations is worried that there will be a big problem with people’s well-being in Niger soon. This is because the new leaders of the military have stopped the work of United Nations groups in areas where there is fighting.
On Thursday, the government of Niger said that international organizations like the UN can’t work in certain areas for now because of security problems.
It did not say which areas were impacted.
For many years, the country has had problems with attacks from Islamist militants. However, the situation has gotten even worse since the recent coup that overthrew President Mohammed Bazoum’s government.
Soon after assuming control, the military leaders explained that they had taken charge in order to more effectively deal with the uprising movements.
The person who led the coup has stopped the UN Humanitarian Air Service. This happened because less than 50% of Niger’s health centers are able to work.
On Wednesday, the United Nations stated that the action has made it difficult to deliver important medicines and food supplies. Other United Nations organizations have also been impacted.
The international organization is very concerned about the situation of over 600,000 refugees and over 20,000 displaced people who are living in unsafe conditions in West Africa.
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Humanitarian crisis in Niger imminent – UN after suspension of activities
