Conflict in the Sahel
Violent conflict in the Sahel, compounded by the impacts of climate change, has resulted in widespread displacement and food insecurity. Despite increased donorship to the Central Sahelian countries of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger, barriers to humanitarian access have hindered implementing agencies’ ability to reach the most vulnerable. The fragmented security landscape, comprised of Sahelian state forces, international contingencies, and violent extremist organizations, further complicates the humanitarian response.
The Humanitarian Agenda, in coordination with the Africa Program, Cooperative Defense Project, Global Food Security Program, and Project on Prosperity and Development, launched a series analyzing the complex challenges that shape humanitarian considerations in the Sahel including political dynamics, food insecurity, migration, and U.S. security assistance.
Find the latest publications in this CSIS series below.

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