Bbc boko haram news today
Here are the latest news updates on Boko Haram from the BBC:
Latest News
- Boko Haram: Nigeria's Borno state declares state of emergency (BBC News, 24 February 2023) Nigeria's Borno state has declared a state of emergency due to the increasing threat posed by Boko Haram. The state governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, made the announcement after a meeting with security chiefs.
- Boko Haram: UN warns of 'catastrophic' humanitarian crisis (BBC News, 17 February 2023) The United Nations has warned of a "catastrophic" humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria, where Boko Haram has been active. The UN says over 7 million people are in need of aid, with many facing severe food and water shortages.
- Boko Haram: Nigerian army claims to have killed 100 militants (BBC News, 14 February 2023) The Nigerian army has claimed to have killed over 100 Boko Haram militants in a recent operation in the country's northeast. The army says it also recovered weapons and destroyed several hideouts used by the militants.
Recent Developments
- Boko Haram's leader, Abubakar Shekau, reportedly killed (BBC News, 21 January 2023) There are reports that Abubakar Shekau, the leader of Boko Haram, has been killed in a battle with rival Islamist group, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). However, the reports have not been officially confirmed.
- Nigeria's military launches operation against Boko Haram (BBC News, 10 January 2023) Nigeria's military has launched a new operation against Boko Haram in the country's northeast. The operation, code-named "Operation Tura Takaibango", aims to flush out the militants from their hideouts and disrupt their supply lines.
Background
Boko Haram is a militant Islamist group that has been active in northeastern Nigeria since 2009. The group has been responsible for numerous attacks on civilians, including suicide bombings, kidnappings, and massacres. The group's insurgency has displaced millions of people and caused widespread humanitarian suffering.
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