He said humanitarian journalism remained largely neglected in Nigeria due to limited training opportunities.
The statement noted that violence had forced families from their homes, restricted access to farmland, and disrupted local food production systems.
“The rules of war are clear. Hospitals are specially protected facilities under international humanitarian law.”
ICRC has called for urgent action on the safety of journalists operating in armed-conflict situations.
Nigeria, as other African countries, has seen a rise in the number of missing people since 2020, due to armed conflicts and other violent activities.
