Friday, November 2, 2012

Conflicting Reports On Casualty Numbers Between Nigerian And Boko Haram Sources


Dozens of 'Boko Haram' Executed By Nigerian Military -- The Guardian/Reuters

Islamist insurgents targeted but Amnesty says summary justice is feeding the violence.

Nigerian troops shot dead dozens of people during raids in the north-east city of Maiduguri, bastion of the radical Islamist sect Boko Haram on Friday, according to witnesses and hospital staff.

Boko Haram's stated aim is to create an Islamic state in Nigeria. Its fighters have killed hundreds in bomb and gun attacks targeting security forces, politicians and civilians since 2009 and the sect has become the top security threat to Africa's biggest energy-producing state.

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More News On The War Between Nigeria And Boko Haram

Nigerian 'youths executed' in Boko Haram stronghold -- BBC
Soldiers raid in north Nigeria kills more than 40 -- Bloomberg Businessweek
Report: Nigerian troops killed dozens -- UPI
Nigerian army kills 30 in militant bastion: witnesses -- Reuters
Nigerian gunmen kill prominent ex-general: military
-- AFP
Nigerians' fear of northern atrocities -- BBC
Nigeria accused of massive abuses in fight against Islamists -- AFP
Report: Nigeria guilty of abuses in pursuing Boko Haram militants -- CNN
Nigeria army 'abuses' in Boko Haram crackdown - Amnesty -- BBC
Amnesty: Nigerian Security Making Insurgency Worse -- Voice of America
Nigeria says open to talks with Islamists -- AFP
Boko Haram Open to Nigeria Talks, Self-Styled Spokesman Says
-- Bloomberg Businessweek
Alleged Member of Nigeria Sect Offers Peace Talks -- Wall Street Journal
Boko Haram ready for peace talks with Nigeria, says alleged sect member -- The Guardian
Christian life in northern Nigeria -- BBC

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