Boko haram news update as at august 2017

As of August 2017, here are some key news updates on Boko Haram:

August 2017:

  1. ISWAP Emerges as a Separate Entity: In August 2017, the Islamic State in West Africa Province (ISWAP) emerged as a separate entity from Boko Haram, with Abu Musab al-Barnawi as its leader. ISWAP is believed to be more focused on territorial control and has been responsible for several attacks in the Lake Chad region.
  2. Boko Haram Leader Abubakar Shekau Reportedly Killed: In August 2017, reports emerged that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau had been killed in a battle with ISWAP fighters. However, these reports have not been officially confirmed.
  3. Nigerian Military Launches Operation "Crocodile Smile": In August 2017, the Nigerian military launched Operation "Crocodile Smile", a military operation aimed at flushing out Boko Haram insurgents from the Sambisa Forest and other areas.
  4. Boko Haram Attacks Continue: Despite the military operations, Boko Haram attacks continued in August 2017, with reports of attacks on villages and towns in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.
  5. UN Reports on Boko Haram's Humanitarian Crisis: In August 2017, the United Nations reported that Boko Haram's insurgency had displaced over 2.7 million people and had caused a severe humanitarian crisis in the region.

Recent Developments:

  1. Boko Haram's Use of Children as Fighters: In recent years, Boko Haram has been using children as fighters, with reports of children as young as 10 being forced to fight alongside the group.
  2. Boko Haram's Use of Suicide Bombers: Boko Haram has also been using suicide bombers, with reports of women and girls being used as bombers in attacks on markets, mosques, and other public places.
  3. Nigerian Military's Efforts to Combat Boko Haram: The Nigerian military has been working to combat Boko Haram, with efforts including the deployment of troops to the region and the use of air power to target insurgent positions.
  4. International Cooperation to Combat Boko Haram: The international community has been working to combat Boko Haram, with efforts including the provision of military assistance and humanitarian aid to affected regions.

Key Statistics:

  1. Number of Displaced People: Over 2.7 million people have been displaced by Boko Haram's insurgency.
  2. Number of Killed: Estimates suggest that over 20,000 people have been killed by Boko Haram since 2009.
  3. Number of Abducted: Over 7,000 people, including women and children, have been abducted by Boko Haram since 2009.
  4. Number of Orphans: Over 10,000 children have been orphaned as a result of Boko Haram's insurgency.

Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these statistics may not reflect the current situation.