Nigeria - Country Focus

The report provides an overview of the situation in Nigeria in the period 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2024, focusing on security issues and selected profiles relevant for international protection. At the beginning, there is a short section on country overview and general situation, followed by a description of security trends and of the nature of the incidents, particularly those having impact on civilians. This is followed by an overview of the Actors involved in the conflict and by a breakdown of the security situation by geopolitical zone. 
The second part of the report addresses  – non exhaustive – selection of the main profiles relevant for Nigeria. More specifically, the report addresses the situation of victims of trafficking in human beings, women and girls and LGBTIQ people.