Niger Delta Weekly Conflict Update for October 18-24, 2020
This weekly update spotlights communal conflict in the Niger Delta with a focus on inter-communal clashes over land disputes in Delta State. According to data (see map below), inter-communal conflict over land ownership and boundary disputes caused over 300 fatalities in Delta State between January 2016 and August 2020. Recently, communal tensions escalated following a […]
Nigeria Roundtable Series: Building On Success For A Holistic Niger Delta Security Framework In 2021
The last five years have seen improvements in the Niger Delta’s security landscape that government, civil society, and development agencies can further build upon to promote resilience and lasting security. However, violence in the region persists, with ongoing cultist and communal clashes, as well as other forms of criminality and violence. In addition, new issues, including COVID-19 and volatility in […]
