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Nigeria: Resurgence of Terrorist Attacks in Nigeria Ahead of Elections
DW, 28 November 2018
A resurgence of jihadist attacks as general elections approach has Nigerians deeply worried. This includes President Muhammadu Buhari who has staked his political career on… Read more »
The Mistakes That Haunt the War Against Boko Haram
For years, the Nigerian government has stuck to its claim that it has "technically defeated" Boko Haram, but recent events have proved otherwise. When the insurgency began in Maiduguri, Borno State, in 2009, the government underrated it and treated it like an inconsequential challenge to the national security. Will Nigeria ever win the fight against the militant group?
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28 November 2018
Throwing Doubt on Boko Haram's 'Technical Defeat'
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Claims by the army that Boko Haram has been defeated continue to ring hollow as attacks continue. see more »
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President Muhammadu Buhari has called off a five-day break as a mark of respect for the victims of the insurgents' attacks across the country. Buhari had planned to spend time at ... Read more »
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The army has claimed that it has pushed the militant group out of its last stronghold in Sambisa forest. Read more »
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At least 100 soldiers were killed when Boko Haram militant group targeted the army base in Metele. President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed "deep shock" and pledged "all the needed ... Read more »
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Despite the government's insistence that Boko Haram is near defeat, the group has recently carried out a string of attacks on military and civilian targets. At least 53 ... Read more »
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The militants unleashed mayhem on four villages in the outskirts of Maiduguri, in Borno State, burning houses and shooting at residents. At least 13 people, including children, ... Read more »
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The new documentary 'Stolen Daughters: Kidnapped by Boko Haram' tells the story of the girls' time in captivity and follows their lives over the past year. The film shows how the ... Read more »
