Individuals, organisations and governments have pulled together to support those displaced by the conflict in Benue State, Nigeria.
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Individuals, the government, faith-based groups and NGOs all offer support to those who have fled the herder-farmer conflict.
A young fulani herder walking his livestock.
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Violence between herdsmen and farmers in the Sahel is nothing new, but in recent years Nigeria has a noticeable upturn in violence.
Leader of Fulani herdsmen Haruna Usman pictured by Reuters in 2014.
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Attacks by Fulani herdsmen on communities in West Africa are increasing in number and in sophistication. Regional and national authorities must respond promptly to arrest the threat.