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NIGERIA: North-east massacre unlikely to move needle
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257863
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Attacks by Boko Haram’s factions in north-eastern Nigeria have increased significantly in recent months. Ahead of the 2019 general election, President Muhammadu Buhari’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB237980
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This marks the highest-ranking combat casualty suffered by the Nigerian army to date and is part of a series of recent ISWAP attacks as the group transitions into another fighting…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266056
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Boko Haram outlook.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238117
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NIGERIA: UN withdrawal adds to north-east social woes
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES260936
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Although many recent jihadist attacks have occurred in border regions with Niger (to the north of Borno State) or Cameroon (to the east of Borno and neighbouring Adamawa State)…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259995
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The growing attacks on aid workers undermines repeatedly touted victories by Abuja, and military chiefs who have imposed a new unrealistic December deadline to end the insurgency.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254013
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The meeting comes in the context of Boko Haram's spate of bombings and attacks in northern Nigeria since Buhari's inauguration on May 29. The violence follows military successes…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB201109
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ISWAP appears intent upon asserting its dominance among Nigeria’s jihadists, but Shekau has survived reports of his death before, and ISWAP still faces challenges in resolving its…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261763
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The resurgence of the jihadist group comes at a time when the Nigerian military’s public reputation and morale have been damaged by unexplained personnel changes and allegations…