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'''Diffa''' is a city and [[Communes of Niger|Urban Commune]] in the extreme southeast of [[Niger]], near |
'''Diffa''' is a city and [[Communes of Niger|Urban Commune]] in the extreme southeast of [[Niger]], near the border with [[Nigeria]]. It is the administrative seat of both [[Diffa Region]], and the smaller [[Diffa Department]].<ref name="Bradt">Geels, Jolijn, (2006) ''Bradt Travel Guide - Niger'', pgs. 229-31</ref><ref name="Historical Dictionary">Idrissa, Abdourahmane & Decalo, Samuel, ''Historical Dictionary of Niger'' (4th ed.). Scarecrow Press, Boston & Folkestone, (2012) {{ISBN|0-8108-3136-8}}</ref> {{as of|2011}}, the commune had a total population of 48,005 people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.stat-niger.org/statistique/file/Annuaires_Statistiques/Annuaire_ins_2011/population.pdf|title=Annuaires_Statistiques|publisher=[[Institut National de la Statistique du Niger]]|accessdate=2 May 2013}}</ref> |
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==Transport== |
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Diffa marks the eastern end of the paved section of Route Nationale 1, the main east |
Diffa marks the eastern end of the paved section of Route Nationale 1, the main east-west highway across Niger, although the section between [[Zinder]] and Diffa is only partially paved in places.<ref name="Bradt"/> RN1 continues north to [[N'guigmi]] more than 100 km. [[Maïné-Soroa]], the other major town of the Region, lies less than 100 km to the west of Diffa. The border with [[Nigeria]], at the Nigerian town of [[Duji, Nigeria|Duji]], is 5.5 km to the south of Diffa. [[Diffa Airport]] lies to the north of the town.<ref name="Decalo1997">{{Cite book |
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==History== |
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==2002 Army Mutiny== |
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In 2002, it was the centre of the first military uprising in the country since President [[Tandja Mamadou]] instituted civilian rule and led to a crackdown by the government against the civilian press.<ref>[http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=33269 NIGER: Army mutineers free civilian hostages]. 2 August 2002 (IRIN)</ref><ref>[http://cpj.org/2003/03/attacks-on-the-press-2002-niger.php Attacks on the Press 2002: Niger]. Committee to Protect Journalists. 31 March 2003</ref><ref>[http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2002-08/a-2002-08-01-30-Niger-s.cfm Niger's Army Pursuing Mutinous Soldiers]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Voice of America. 1 August 2002</ref> |
In 2002, it was the centre of the first military uprising in the country since President [[Tandja Mamadou]] instituted civilian rule and led to a crackdown by the government against the civilian press.<ref>[http://www.irinnews.org/report.aspx?reportid=33269 NIGER: Army mutineers free civilian hostages]. 2 August 2002 (IRIN)</ref><ref>[http://cpj.org/2003/03/attacks-on-the-press-2002-niger.php Attacks on the Press 2002: Niger]. Committee to Protect Journalists. 31 March 2003</ref><ref>[http://www.voanews.com/english/archive/2002-08/a-2002-08-01-30-Niger-s.cfm Niger's Army Pursuing Mutinous Soldiers]{{Dead link|date=July 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. Voice of America. 1 August 2002</ref> |
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== Nigerian refugees == |
=== Nigerian refugees === |
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In recent years refugees from Nigeria fleeing violence from [[Boko Haram]] have settled in Diffa and surrounding area.<ref>{{Cite web |
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Refugees from Nigeria fleeing violence from [[Boko Haram]] have crossed the border, and are living with local populations in Diffa and surrounding areas. {{as of|2014|June|11}}, the nearby "village of Guessere's population has doubled. Its new residents all come from a Nigerian village located 3 kilometers from the border." These refugees hid after an attack, and crossed a river to escape. The government of Niger has provided shelter, food and materials to refugees, especially people from Damasak who were kept at gagamari.<ref>{{Cite web |
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}}</ref> In early October, 2,200 more people arrived from the Nigerian village of Gueshkar. In the first ten months of 2014, "over 62,000 people" fled to the Diffa region to escape fighting in Nigeria.<ref>{{Cite web |
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==Geography== |
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Diffa is situated on the north bank of the [[Komadougou Yobe]] river; the river's seasonal floodplain lies immediately to the south and east.<ref name="Bradt"/> Much of the riverbank is lined with gardens and small allotments which grow the town's well-known red peppers.<ref name="Historical Dictionary"/><ref name="Bradt"/> The town is bisected in an arc by the Route Nationale 1 road; the eastern part of town is centred on the ''Grand Marché'', which also acts as the transport hub for the city.<ref name="Bradt"/> |
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==Sports buildings== |
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A traditional wrestling arena is located to the northeast of the ''Grand Marché''.<ref name="Bradt"/> Diffa Stadium can be found west of the RN1.<ref name="Bradt"/> |
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===Religious buildings=== |
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The town contains several mosques, most notably the Grande Mosquée de Diffa on the RN1.<ref name="Bradt"/> |
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Revision as of 19:52, 25 October 2019
Diffa | |
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Urban Commune | |
  Diffa Location in Niger | |
| Coordinates: 13°18′53″N 12°37′4″E / 13.31472°N 12.61778°E | |
| Country |  Niger |
| Region | Diffa Region |
| Department | Diffa Department |
| Urban Commune | Diffa |
| Elevation | 938 ft (285 m) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 48,005 |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (WAT) |
Diffa is a city and Urban Commune in the extreme southeast of Niger, near the border with Nigeria. It is the administrative seat of both Diffa Region, and the smaller Diffa Department.[2][3] As of 2011[update], the commune had a total population of 48,005 people.[4]
Transport
Diffa marks the eastern end of the paved section of Route Nationale 1, the main east-west highway across Niger, although the section between Zinder and Diffa is only partially paved in places.[2] RN1 continues north to N'guigmi more than 100 km. Maïné-Soroa, the other major town of the Region, lies less than 100 km to the west of Diffa. The border with Nigeria, at the Nigerian town of Duji, is 5.5 km to the south of Diffa. Diffa Airport lies to the north of the town.[5][6]
History
In 2002, it was the centre of the first military uprising in the country since President Tandja Mamadou instituted civilian rule and led to a crackdown by the government against the civilian press.[7][8][9]
Nigerian refugees
In recent years refugees from Nigeria fleeing violence from Boko Haram have settled in Diffa and surrounding area.[10]
Geography
Diffa is situated on the north bank of the Komadougou Yobe river; the river's seasonal floodplain lies immediately to the south and east.[2] Much of the riverbank is lined with gardens and small allotments which grow the town's well-known red peppers.[3][2] The town is bisected in an arc by the Route Nationale 1 road; the eastern part of town is centred on the Grand Marché, which also acts as the transport hub for the city.[2]
Sports buildings
A traditional wrestling arena is located to the northeast of the Grand Marché.[2] Diffa Stadium can be found west of the RN1.[2]
Religious buildings
The town contains several mosques, most notably the Grande Mosquée de Diffa on the RN1.[2]
References
- ^ Population figures from citypopulation.de, citing (2001) Institut National de la Statistique du Niger.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Geels, Jolijn, (2006) Bradt Travel Guide - Niger, pgs. 229-31
- ^ a b Idrissa, Abdourahmane & Decalo, Samuel, Historical Dictionary of Niger (4th ed.). Scarecrow Press, Boston & Folkestone, (2012) ISBN 0-8108-3136-8
- ^ "Annuaires_Statistiques" (PDF). Institut National de la Statistique du Niger. Retrieved 2 May 2013.
- ^ Decalo, Samuel (1997). Historical Dictionary of the Niger (3rd ed.). Boston & Folkestone: Scarecrow Press. ISBN 0-8108-3136-8.: p. 120
- ^ Geels, Jolijn (2006). Niger. Chalfont St Peter, Bucks / Guilford, CT: Bradt UK / Globe Pequot Press. ISBN 978-1-84162-152-4.: pp.227–231
- ^ NIGER: Army mutineers free civilian hostages. 2 August 2002 (IRIN)
- ^ Attacks on the Press 2002: Niger. Committee to Protect Journalists. 31 March 2003
- ^ Niger's Army Pursuing Mutinous Soldiers[permanent dead link]. Voice of America. 1 August 2002
- ^ Damon, Arwa (11 June 2014). "Where are Nigeria's missing girls? On the hunt for Boko Haram". CNN.com. Retrieved 12 June 2014.