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Quit While You’re Ahead: Why Boko Haram Fighters Are Surrendering – The New Humanitarian Report
A rash of surrenders by Islamist insurgents in Nigeria’s northeast is being hailed as a military victory, but close watchers…
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Family Of Traumatised Ex-Giwa Barracks Detainee Say Help Yet To Come From Authorities
Bana Usman has not remained the same since his five-year ordeal at Giwa Barracks, a military detention centre in Maiduguri,…
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Nigerian Military Expands Air Flights In Northeast To Curb Abduction Of Soldiers
The Nigerian military is expanding airlift in the Northeast region to include frequent flights services for counter insurgency troops travelling…
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7 Years After, Abducted Chibok Schoolgirl, Now Mother Of 2 Returns Home
After spending about 87 months in captivity, Pogu Ruth, one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram, last week…
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A Glimpse Of Hope For Knifar Women
The Knifar women are slowly starting to smile after over 30 of their husbands were released. But as the detained…
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Military’s Conduct Encouraging Defection Of Boko Haram Fighters
A favourable treatment and outcome after defections are encouraging Boko Haram fighters to give up their violent campaign and surrender…
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1 Die, 5 Sustain Injuries In Borno Clash Over Church Demolition
One person has been killed while five others sustained injuries in a clash between officials of Borno Geographic Information Service…
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Borno State Is Resettling IDPs But Satellite Data Shows They Might Be At Risk
Between May 2013 and September 2014, several villages in Bama Local Government Area (LGA), Borno State, Northeast Nigeria, were repeatedly…
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Vestiges Of Violence
Escaped Sambisa With HIV
Hajiya has been abducted multiple times and married to Boko Haram fighters thrice. When she finally escaped from the terrorists,…
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Persistent Terror Attacks In Dikwa Displacing Thousands Of Civilians
Persistent terror raids targeting Dikwa have caused new displacement, with over a thousand people fleeing the garrison town in Central…
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