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Nigeria: Nigeria's Conflict Zones - Why People Stay Even When They Can Leave
The article discusses how people often assume that everyone in Nigeria's conflict zones flees during armed group attacks, but highlights why some communities choose to remain despite the threat. It notes that this assumption influences media coverage and humanitarian efforts, which typically focus on displaced populations rather than those staying behind.
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