In north-eastern Nigeria, significant cuts to humanitarian aid have exacerbated the plight of nearly 1.4 million displaced people reliant on support, increasing the risk of recruitment by Boko Haram. As aid dwindles, malnutrition rates soar, with Médecins Sans Frontières reporting a doubling in severe cases, while families like Aisha Abubakar’s struggle to survive on minimal assistance amid ongoing insecurity.
