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https://youtu.be/-xKDfvfSf2M

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The continues expansion of the Sahel region causes many  threatens to humans, animals, and the ecosystem as a whole. We see violence up rise, land destruction, and displacement of people all over the region.

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Climate change is the leading factor towards deforestation. Changes in climate leads to heavy droughts which makes it nearly impossible for vegetation to survive. When it rains in the Sahel region, it is heavy rainfall that is also causing floods.

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The Sahel region is dry as we know from the spread of the desert and the constant droughts. But when it rains, it rains heavy causing flooding in the land around and ruining crops, homes, buildings, just any form of advancement.

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Deforestation and the lack of plants makes it hard for soil to stay in place. That makes harsh winds dangerous for people to live in, but also makes it hard to farm or use the land at all.

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Some Islamic groups have been using numbers of war crimes, kidnappings, and threats in Central Sahel. These Islamic groups are known to have connections to al-Qaeda. These attacks from Islamic groups have led to 2,300 civilians killed in 2022 alone and many more displaced.

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2011 is when issues arise. Some of the issues include  unemployment, poverty, proper land for housing and everyday life lost.

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Jihadists have been causing a major uprise in conflict with many ethnic groups. The Jihadists attack any ethnic group that opposes them. Ethnic groups have attempted to disband Jihadists but were unable to. The African Union has created a joint force to try to fight jihadists in Sahel.

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Their has been a increase in violence, sexual crimes, trafficking, and exploitation happening due to the desperation along with chaos that is spreading

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The land that is ruined is not good to live in because their are no plants to hold the sand in place. So when the strong winds blow sand and rocks get lifted into the air hurting whoever is in the area . It is not safe to live her making people leave.

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Poverty follows as the Sahel explains due to the limited opportunities that are presented in the Sahel region