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Title: #News: Army retakes town from Boko Haram
Post by: BBC on Feb 21, 2015, 07:31 PM
(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81153000/png/_81153658_nigeriabornobaga464040115.png)  It is not yet clear whether other armies were involved in the recapture of Baga. However, the Chadian army spokesperson said there had been no involvement from his country's troops.

Chad has been carrying out attacks against Boko Haram deep inside Nigeria.

The Nigerian army has been criticised by its failure to tackle the militant group, although it has recaptured some territory in recent weeks.

Last week, Nigeria retook the north-eastern towns of Monguno and Marte from the group.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/81154000/jpg/_81154790_9b727092-dbfb-4b1b-8db9-7fc209612344.jpg) President Jonathan has been criticised for delays to the presidential election over security fears  Earlier this month, presidential elections were delayed for six weeks over security concerns.

The electoral commission said it made the decision after the security agencies advised there would not be enough troops available to guarantee the safety of voters.

President Goodluck Jonathan says the election will take place on 28 March. However, critics loyal to the opposition say they fear Mr Jonathan, who is running for a second term, will use the delay to hold on to power.

The election is seen as the most closely fought since the end of military rule in 1999.

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/75306000/jpg/_75306515_line976.jpg)  Boko Haram at a glance

(http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/media/images/80142000/jpg/_80142357_afp_bh.jpg)  Why is Boko Haram so strong? (http://www.theinfostride.com/news/world-africa-30933860)

Soldiers without weapons (http://www.theinfostride.com/news/magazine-30930767)


Source: BBC