Nigeria: Readings of the Boko Haram War

24 August 2016
column

Some recent developments have shown that there are indeed different readings of the reported progress in the war against the Boko Haram terrorists. The official reading of progress because the capacity of the insurgents has been degraded is being seriously questioned by those suffering the humanitarian consequences of the insurgency. Observers both at home and abroad interpret the situation differently.

Most of the criticisms of the prosecution of the war by the Nigerian state hinge on the handling of the human element of the crisis. Criticisms by human rights organisations fall into this category of views.

...

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 100 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.