Boko haram today news update
Here are some recent news updates on Boko Haram:
Latest Developments:
- On February 18, 2023, the Nigerian military announced that it had killed 30 Boko Haram fighters in a battle in the northeastern state of Borno. (Source: Reuters)
- On February 15, 2023, the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) reported that over 200,000 people have been displaced in the Lake Chad region due to Boko Haram violence. (Source: UNOCHA)
- On February 10, 2023, the Nigerian government announced that it had launched a new military operation to flush out Boko Haram fighters from the Sambisa Forest, a stronghold of the group. (Source: Premium Times)
Recent Attacks:
- On February 12, 2023, Boko Haram militants attacked a village in Borno state, killing at least 10 people and burning down several homes. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- On February 8, 2023, the group attacked a military base in Yobe state, killing at least 5 soldiers and wounding several others. (Source: BBC News)
- On February 5, 2023, Boko Haram militants kidnapped at least 20 people, including women and children, from a village in Adamawa state. (Source: Vanguard News)
International Response:
- On February 17, 2023, the United States announced that it would provide an additional $100 million in humanitarian aid to Nigeria to support efforts to address the humanitarian crisis caused by Boko Haram violence. (Source: US Department of State)
- On February 14, 2023, the European Union announced that it would provide an additional €10 million in aid to Nigeria to support efforts to combat Boko Haram. (Source: European Union)
Humanitarian Crisis:
- On February 16, 2023, the United Nations reported that over 7.1 million people in Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, and Niger are in need of humanitarian assistance due to Boko Haram violence. (Source: UN News)
- On February 13, 2023, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) reported that it had treated over 100,000 people injured in Boko Haram attacks since 2013. (Source: ICRC)
Please note that the situation on the ground is constantly evolving, and these updates may not reflect the most recent information.