A significant influx of displaced individuals has been reported in Téra, a town in western Niger, according to local sources. The surge in population is due to newcomers fleeing violence in villages across the southern part of the region since late last month.

The Diagourou area is experiencing mass departures. Multiple sources confirm that armed factions linked to the Jnim (Support Group for Islam and Muslims) have forced residents from nearly three dozen villages to evacuate. Located just 10 kilometers from Téra, this region sits near the Niger River and is part of the volatile tri-border zone shared by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. This area faces persistent threats from both the Jnim and the Islamic State in the Sahel (EIS).

Displaced families face dire living conditions

Testimonies reveal that displaced persons in Téra are enduring harsh conditions. Many families, including women and children, are sleeping outdoors on unoccupied plots or relying on host families for shelter.

Authorities have yet to release precise figures on the latest displacement waves. However, the villages in the Diagourou municipality are home to thousands of affected individuals.