Nigerian soldiers retreat from mined Boko Haram stronghold
Nigerian soldiers retreat from mined Boko Haram stronghold
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Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria begins Sambisa ground offensive
Boko Haram crisis: Nigeria begins Sambisa ground offensive
Nigeria denies that Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northeast
Nigeria denies that Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds in northeast
Boko Haram kidnaps hundreds from Damasak
As forces from Nigeria, Chad, and Niger continue to push Boko Haram from its strongholds in northeastern Nigeria, the group has continued to inflict damage upon civilians. Earlier this month, Boko Haram kidnapped over 400 young women and children from the Nigerian town of Damasak near the border with Niger.
Analysis: Boko Haram loses ground, but remains in the fight
While Nigeria and its military partners are wresting control of northeast Nigeria from Boko Haram, it is becoming apparent that the fight against the jihadist group will continue regardless of the group’s ability to hold land.
Nigerian, Cameroon troops oust Boko Haram from town, village
Nigerian, Cameroon troops oust Boko Haram from town, village
Islamic State spokesman publicly accepts Boko Haram’s allegiance
In a new audio speech, the Islamic State’s spokesman, Abu Muhammad al Adnani, accepts the pledge of allegiance made by Boko Haram’s leader earlier this month.
Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria
Chad, Niger launch joint offensive against Boko Haram in Nigeria
Boko Haram leader pledges allegiance to the Islamic State
Boko Haram’s leader, Abu Bakr Shekau, has pledged allegiance to the emir of the Islamic State, Abu Bakr al Baghdadi.
Nigerian city of Maiduguri hit by multiple blasts
Nigerian city of Maiduguri hit by multiple blasts.
Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria: army | Reuters
Chadian soldiers kill 207 Boko Haram fighters in Nigeria, army claims
Jihadist divisions grow in Nigeria
Divisions between Boko Haram and rival Ansaru have become more pronounced over the past several weeks.
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Female suicide bomber kills 10 in Nigerian bus station
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Female suicide bomber kills 10 in Nigerian bus station
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Thousands flee Niger town after Boko Haram attacks
Boko Haram brings war to Niger, senior Chadian general wounded
Boko Haram has attacked Niger for the first time. Fierce counterattacks by Chadian and Nigerian forces reportedly killed over 100 Boko Haram fighters. A Chadian general was also wounded in the battle.
Hundreds killed as Chadian military overruns Boko Haram strongholds
Chadian forces crossed the border and stormed several towns held by Boko Haram in northern Nigeria. Fierce fighting has reportedly killed hundreds of insurgents over the past week. Battles continue in several strategic towns in the Lake Chad area.
Boko Haram takes key town in northern Nigeria, advances on Maiduguri
Boko Haram launched a series of attacks as it continued its campaign to take control of northeastern Nigeria. A number of villages came under fire within hours of an official visit by US Secretary of State John Kerry to Lagos.
Boko Haram releases photos showing children in training
A media organization linked to Boko Haram, the jihadist group that controls large portions of northeastern Nigeria, has released images purporting to show children receiving weapons training.
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Boko Haram attacks key city of Maiduguri
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Mistrust between Nigeria, Cameroon stalls fight against Boko Haram
Chad joins Cameroon, Nigeria, in fight against Boko Haram
Chad’s parliament voted 150 to 0 earlier this week to deploy an undisclosed number Chadian security forces to assist Cameroonian and Nigerian soldiers battling Boko Haram. The US and Russia have also pledged military assistance to Cameroon this week.
Boko Haram continues to slaughter Nigerians
Boko Haram has continued its murderous rampage against civilians and security personnel. While concentrated in northeastern Nigeria, the group’s recent attacks have also targeted Cameroon and its security apparatus.
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Boko Haram crisis: Why it is hard to know the truth in Nigeria
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Why did the world ignore Boko Haram’s Baga attacks?
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Hundreds said killed by Boko Haram in attacks in northeastern Nigeria
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Nigerian governors facing Boko Haram request more troops before election
Boko Haram overruns Multinational Joint Task Force base
Hundreds of Boko Haram fighters assaulted and took control of the Multinational Joint Task Force base in Baga, Nigeria. The base was used by troops from Nigeria, Niger, and Chad to conduct counterterrorism missions.
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Boko Haram seizes 40 boys, men in northern Nigeria: witnesses
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With Schoolgirls Taken by Boko Haram Still Missing, US-Nigeria Ties Falter