Islamic State Names Nigeria's New Boko Haram Leader
It is unclear what happened to the former group's leader, Abubakar Shekau.
Abubakar Shekau.
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Nigeria:
Islamic State Names New Boko Haram Leader
Premium Times, 3 August 2016
The Islamic State, better known as ISIS, has announced a new leader for the insurgent group, Boko Haram. Read more »
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Nigeria:
ISIS Names New Leader for Boko Haram
This Day, 3 August 2016
The Islamic State has named a new leader for Boko Haram. His name is Abu Musab al-Barnawi, who was once appointed as the spokesman for the insurgent group, replacing Abubakar… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Islamic State Casts Doubts Over Shekau's Fate
Guardian, 3 August 2016
Islamic State may have influenced a new leadership set up in Boko Haram, the Nigerian terrorist group that has pledged allegiance to it, according to the jihadist group's online… Read more »
InFocus
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Leader Abubakar Shekau's continued absence has increased speculation about his fate. Read more »
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Speculation over the whereabouts of Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau are mounting following several months since his last appearance. Read more »