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Which part of Nigeria remains one of the most severe humanitarian crisis zones?

North-Eastern states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe remain one of the most severe humanitarian crisis zones in Nigeria, characterized by devastated communities, armed conflict, violations of human rights and dignity, killings, sexual violence, abduction and forced displacement. At the outset of 2019, an estimated 7.1 million women, men, girls and boys in this area were in acute need of protection and assistance.

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