#News: Boko Haram 'leader' claims Baga raid

Started by BBC, Jan 21, 2015, 05:31 AM

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Jan 21, 2015, 05:31 AM
line  Boko Haram at a glance

A screen grab taken from a video released on You Tube in April 2012, apparently showing Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau (centre) sitting flanked by militants  
  • Founded in 2002
  • Initially focused on opposing Western education - Boko Haram means "Western education is forbidden" in the Hausa language
  • Launched military operations in 2009 to create Islamic state
  • Thousands killed, mostly in north-eastern Nigeria - also attacked police and UN headquarters in capital, Abuja
Who are Boko Haram?

Why Nigeria has not defeated Boko Haram


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