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<p>The UK is deeply concerned by the ongoing conflict in North East Nigeria and is
committed to supporting the 1.9 million people who have been forced to flee their
homes.</p><p>DFID is one of the largest donors to the World Food Programme's emergency
operation in North East Nigeria, which provides cash and food assistance to those
who have been displaced. We also support humanitarian partners including Action
Against Hunger, the International Rescue Committee and the United Nations Children’s
Fund to deliver emergency healthcare and nutrition, protection services, education
to out of school children and access to lifesaving water. We will continue to flex
our existing £300 million humanitarian programme to respond to conflict-related shocks
and displacement. The UK does not currently provide humanitarian assistance in the
middle belt states.</p><p>To protect those at risk of attack as a result of the insecurity,
the UK’s humanitarian programme includes a £16 million two-year initiative dedicated
to providing support to those affected by the conflict in North East Nigeria, particularly
victims of sexual and gender-based violence. DFID works with partners, the UN and
NGOs to save lives, strengthen resilience, and protect civilians from attacks and
violations of international law. To improve the effectiveness of security responses
and the protection of civilians in Borno state, the UK is providing up to £800,000
from October 2019 to March 2021.</p><p> </p>
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