Boko Haram insurgency
Insurgency in Sub-Saharan Africa
Summary
The Boko Haram insurgency began in July 2009, when the militant Islamist and jihadist rebel group Boko Haram started an armed rebellion against the government of Nigeria. Boko Haram targets both Muslims and Christians. Attacks are often directed at individuals perceived as supporting the Nigerian government, including civil servants, local defense groups, and Muslim leaders who oppose the group. Most attacks are not based on the religion of the victims.
Originally created by Sarcelles
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Modified
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