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Title:Nigeria united in grief; divided in response: religious terrorism, Boko Haram, and the dynamics of state response
Authors:Agbiboa, Daniel E.ISNI
Maiangwa, BenjaminISNI
Year:2014
Periodical:African Journal on Conflict Resolution (ISSN 1562-6997)
Volume:14
Issue:1
Pages:63-97
Language:English
Geographic term:Nigeria
Subjects:Islamic movements
terrorism
State
External link:https://www.accord.org.za/ajcr-issues/%ef%bf%bcnigeria-united-in-grief-divided-in-response/
Abstract:This article critically examines the current developments regarding the religious terrorism of Boko Haram, an extremist Islamist group, which operates largely in the north-east states of Nigeria. Boko Haram's avowed aim is to wrest control from the Nigerian government and to impose a strict form of Sharia law across a country of about 170 million people. Since 2009, when Boko Haram first launched its Islamic insurgency, over 5 000 Nigerians have lost their lives in bombings and shootings carried out by the group. In addition to a brief discussion of the emergence, demands, ideology and external links of Boko Haram, the article focuses analytic attention on how the Nigerian state has responded to the menacing threat of the group. This is followed by a critical engagement with the current debate in Nigeria regarding what can be said for and against negotiating with Boko Haram members, and for or against fighting them. In conclusion, the article offers some fresh and multifaceted recommendations on how to effectively address the Boko Haram impasse. Bibliogr., notes, ref., sum. [Journal abstract]
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