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Nigeria:
State of Emergency - Military Gains Ground As Boko Haram Desert Camps
This Day, 19 May 2013
The troops deployed to enforce the state of emergency declared by President Goodluck Jonathan in some northern states have gained significant ground in their latest offensive… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Soldiers Comb Boko Haram Hideouts, Kill 35
Vanguard, 18 May 2013
Troops yesterday used jets and attack helicopters to bombard Boko Haram Islamic camps in Sambisa Game Reserve, in Borno State, which is one of their strongholds killing a number of… Read more »
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Nigeria:
TUC Wants Fair Trial for Boko Haram Members
Daily Trust, 20 May 2013
Any member of the Boko Haram sect that is apprehended during the enforcement of the emergency rule in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States should be given fair trial in the court of law,… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army - Boko Haram Using Fake Military Uniforms
This Day, 17 May 2013
The Nigerian Army has discovered a dangerous change of tactics by the members of the Boko Haram Islamic sect who are using fake military uniforms to confuse security agents and… Read more »
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Nigeria:
State of Emergency - Air Raids Kill 30 Boko Haram Militants
This Day, 17 May 2013
At least 30 militants have been killed during air raids on their training camps in north-eastern Nigeria, officials say. An army spokesman said jets and helicopter gunships had… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Members of Boko Haram May Face War Crimes Charges - UN
Vanguard, 17 May 2013
Members of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in Nigeria, could face war crimes charges for deliberate acts leading to ethnic and religious cleansing, the UN has said. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Boko Haram Has Anti-Aircraft, Anti-Tank Guns, Nigerian Military Says After Destruction
Premium Times, 17 May 2013
The Nigerian military said on Friday that it destroyed weapons, including anti-aircraft and anti-tank guns, owned by insurgents in Borno State. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army - Raid On Boko Haram Camps Kills Over 20
Daily Trust, 18 May 2013
At least 20 insurgents were killed yesterday as troops carried out an aerial bombardment of suspected Boko Haram camps in the parts of Borno State, Weekly Trust heard yesterday. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rev Jesse Jackson Backs Amnesty for Boko Haram
Vanguard, 19 May 2013
Renowned American Rights Activist, Rev. Jesse Jackson has thrown his weight behind the Federal Government decision to offer amnesty to Boko Haram sect. Read more »
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Nigeria:
Army Withdraws Troops From Mali to Emergency States
Leadership, 20 May 2013
The military has withdrawn some troops from Mali to participate in the ongoing operation against the Boko Haram sect in Nigeria. President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of… Read more »
