Thursday, March 8, 2012

Nigerian Government Ready For Talks With Boko Haram


Nigerian Government Ready For Talks With Islamist Group Boko Haram -- Christian Science Monitor

But after a Boko Haram campaign that killed at least 1,000, and a government crackdown that killed the Islamist group's leader, there are questions as to what the two sides can discuss.

With yet another Nigerian school in flames, the Nigerian government seems ready to settle down to talks with the Islamist militant group Boko Haram.

The militant group, whose name means “Western education is a sin,” has been on a three year long campaign of terror across northern Nigeria, attempting to abolish Nigeria’s secular government and to impose Islamic sharia law in its place. More than 1,000 people have been killed by the militant group, including more than 300 since the beginning of this year alone.

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More News On The Nigerian Government Willing To Start Peace Talks With Boko Haram

Nigeria's Goodluck Jonathan Seeks Talks with Boko Haram -- International Business Times
Nigeria says open to talks with Boko Haram -- Iol News
Boko Haram plans revealed as Nigeria asks for dialogue -- Agi.it
Nigeria to negotiate with Boko Haram -- Business Day
Nigeria says open to talks with Boko Haram Islamist group -- Star Africa

My Comment: These talks will be difficult .... especially since Boko Haram has made it very clear that this point is not negotiable.

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