Boko haram news 2020
Here are some notable news stories about Boko Haram in 2020:
January 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a village in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 30 people and displacing many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Nigerian military claims to have killed over 100 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the Sambisa Forest. (Source: Reuters)
February 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a town in Yobe State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 people and burning down homes. (Source: BBC)
- The United Nations reports that over 250,000 people have been displaced by Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. (Source: UN News)
March 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 soldiers. (Source: CNN)
- The Nigerian government announces that it has launched a new military operation to combat Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. (Source: Premium Times)
April 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a village in Adamawa State, Nigeria, killing at least 15 people. (Source: Vanguard)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that it has provided aid to over 100,000 people affected by Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. (Source: ICRC)
May 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a town in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and burning down homes. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Nigerian military claims to have killed over 50 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the Sambisa Forest. (Source: Reuters)
June 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a village in Yobe State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 people and displacing many more. (Source: BBC)
- The United States announces that it will provide $100 million in aid to countries affected by Boko Haram violence. (Source: US Department of State)
July 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 soldiers. (Source: CNN)
- The Nigerian government announces that it has launched a new initiative to provide aid to people affected by Boko Haram violence. (Source: Premium Times)
August 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a town in Adamawa State, Nigeria, killing at least 15 people. (Source: Vanguard)
- The International Organization for Migration reports that it has provided aid to over 150,000 people affected by Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. (Source: IOM)
September 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a village in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 20 people and burning down homes. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- The Nigerian military claims to have killed over 50 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the Sambisa Forest. (Source: Reuters)
October 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a town in Yobe State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 people and displacing many more. (Source: BBC)
- The United Nations reports that over 300,000 people have been displaced by Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. (Source: UN News)
November 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a military base in Borno State, Nigeria, killing at least 10 soldiers. (Source: CNN)
- The Nigerian government announces that it has launched a new military operation to combat Boko Haram in the Lake Chad region. (Source: Premium Times)
December 2020
- Boko Haram attacks a village in Adamawa State, Nigeria, killing at least 15 people. (Source: Vanguard)
- The International Committee of the Red Cross reports that it has provided aid to over 200,000 people affected by Boko Haram violence in Nigeria, Chad, and Cameroon. (Source: ICRC)
Please note that the news stories listed above are just a selection of the many reports of Boko Haram violence and activity in 2020.