Taraba Crisis: Tiv stakeholders dismiss peace claims, demand return of displaced persons

Concerned stakeholders and victims of the ongoing Jukun-Tiv conflict in Taraba State have pushed back against claims of meaningful progress toward peace, stating that such assertions are misleading. They noted that peace efforts have not resulted in tangible improvements for displaced Tiv communities and raised concerns about security forces restricting displaced persons from returning home. The stakeholders emphasized that genuine reconciliation must begin with the safe return of displaced individuals.