Forced Migration and Internal Displacement Nigeria Flashcards
What are the three criteria for classifying migration?
- Length of stay
- Distance travelled
- Reason for migration
What type of migration is temporary?
When the migrant intends to return to their place of origin
What is the definition of forced migration?
When the migrant has no choice to migrate due to external factors beyond their control
What is internal displacement?
People forced to migrate from their home region to another region in their country
How many people were estimated to be internally displaced in 2019 according to UNHCR?
Over 49 million people
What defines a refugee?
Someone unable or unwilling to return to their country of origin due to a well-founded fear of persecution
What is the difference between a refugee and an asylum seeker?
An asylum seeker has fled their country and is claiming international protection; not every asylum seeker becomes a refugee
How many internally displaced people were there in Nigeria in 2019?
More than 2.5 million internally displaced people
What is the main cause of internal displacement in Nigeria?
Lack of security due to the ongoing insurgency in the Northeast
What group is primarily responsible for the insurgency in Northeast Nigeria?
Boko Haram
What was Boko Haram’s main objective?
To establish an Islamic State under Shariah law in Nigeria
Fill in the blank: The conflict in Nigeria’s Northeast has been ongoing since _______.
2014
What environmental issues contribute to internal displacement in Nigeria?
- Land degradation
- Erosion
- Desertification
- Floods
What catastrophic event in 2012 led to internal displacement in Nigeria?
A flood that displaced more than 2 million people
What are the living conditions like for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Nigeria?
Difficult, with challenges in health, education, housing, and access to food and water
What percentage of inhabitants in IDP camps are often women and children?
80%
What is a significant challenge faced by IDP camps in Nigeria?
High-density housing with limited access to health and education services
True or False: Most internally displaced people in Nigeria want to leave their home.
False
What are some tensions faced by internally displaced people in Nigeria?
Tensions with locals competing for scarce resources
What is the condition of the Bakassi Camp in Nigeria?
Home to 43,000 people in corrugated iron huts with inadequate services
What was the capacity of the Teachers Camp when it housed 22,000 people?
Built for 10,000 people
Fill in the blank: The conflict in Nigeria’s Northwest involves armed groups referred to as _______.
Bandits
