Thousands of Displaced Nigerians , Struggle to Meet Basic Needs.<br />Al Jazeera reports that over 200,000 Nigerians displaced <br />by long-running violence are struggling after authorities <br />shut down camps and stopped delivering aid. .<br />Al Jazeera reports that over 200,000 Nigerians displaced <br />by long-running violence are struggling after authorities <br />shut down camps and stopped delivering aid. .<br />Human Rights Watch says that the decision by Borno state <br />in northeast Nigeria is meant to return thousands <br />of internally displaced people to their communities. .<br />Human Rights Watch says that the decision by Borno state <br />in northeast Nigeria is meant to return thousands <br />of internally displaced people to their communities. .<br />According to the state, the decision <br />is also meant to wean the displaced <br />off of humanitarian aid.<br />Human Rights Watch said in a November 2 report <br />that people removed from the camps are now struggling <br />to meet basic needs, including food and shelter.<br />Human Rights Watch said in a November 2 report <br />that people removed from the camps are now struggling <br />to meet basic needs, including food and shelter.<br />Over 140,00 people were removed from eight <br />camps, while food aid to two other camps was <br />stopped in August, according to the report.<br />By forcing people from camps without <br />creating viable alternatives for support, <br />the government is worsening their <br />suffering and deepening their vulnerability, Anietie Ewang, Nigeria researcher <br />at Human Rights Watch, via Al Jazeera.<br />According to the state government, <br />it is now safe for citizens to return to various areas formerly occupied by Boko Haram fighters. .<br />The government also claims that <br />some communities have been rebuilt.<br />Al Jazeera reports that aid groups have <br />warned that these communities <br />remain vulnerable to attacks. .<br />In October, some 2,000 people were moved into <br />a new residential complex built by the United <br />Nations and the state government in Ngarannam. .<br />In 2015, Ngarannam was overrun <br />by Boko Haram forces.
