U.S. Intensifies Fight Against Nigeria's Boko Haram
In an effort to intensify the fight against Boko Haram, the Nigerian military has banned the use of satellite phone in Borno State while U.S. President, Barack Obama, has increased U.S. troops in Niger to about 180.
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Nigeria:
As Boko Haram Resorts to Satellite Phones, JTF Outlaws Device in Borno
This Day, 20 June 2013
In response to the rising spate of killings in the states under emergency rule, the Joint Task Force (JTF) yesterday banned indefinitely the use of Thuraya mobile phones in all… Read more »
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Nigeria:
JTF Bans Thuraya Phones in Borno, Others, Says Boko Haram Use Them for Attacks
Premium Times, 19 June 2013
The Joint Task Force, JTF, on Wednesday banned, indefinitely, the use of thuraya phones in all states under emergency rule. Thuraya phones are based on satellite technology and do… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Joint Task Force Bans Satellite Phones in Borno
Daily Trust, 20 June 2013
The Joint Task Force (JTF) yesterday banned the sale and use of Thuraya satellite phones in Borno State in order to further stifle communication and stem renewed attacks by… Read more »
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Nigeria:
JTF Bans Use of Satellite Phones in Borno
Leadership, 20 June 2013
The Joint Task Force (JTF) in Borno State has banned the use of satellite telecommunication accessories by some businessmen and women as well as top government officials. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Killing of Students, Others in Borno, Yobe Are Signs of Weakened Boko Haram - Nigerian Military
Premium Times, 19 June 2013
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Wednesday said the killings of scores of people in Borno and Yobe in the past few days are signs that the Boko Haram terrorists are losing the… Read more »