Monday, August 5, 2013

Heavy Fighting Reported Between Nigerian Military Forces And Boko Haram Guerillas


Northern Nigeria Gun Battles Kill 35 -- CBC/Reuters

Fight between Boko Haram militants and Nigerian forces.

At least 35 people have been killed in two separate gun battles between Nigerian security forces and Islamist sect Boko Haram in northeast Borno state, the army said on Monday.

Boko Haram, which wants to impose sharia law in Nigeria's north, and other spin-off Islamist groups have become the biggest threat to stability in Africa's top oil exporter.

In mid-May, President Goodluck Jonathan declared a state of emergency and launched an offensive against the group in its stronghold in the northeast. The insurgency was initially weakened but remains active and is stretching the army.

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More News On Nigeria's War Against Boko Haram Militants

North Nigeria militant attacks 'kill 35' -- BBC
Clashes kill dozens in northern Nigeria -- Al Jazeera
Nigeria Says 35 Killed in Clashes with Boko Haram -- Voice of America
North Nigeria clashes leave at least 35 dead -- FOX News/AFP
Nigerian Army Says 35 People Killed in Clashes With Islamists -- Bloomberg Businessweek
International prosecutor accuses Nigerian Islamist group of possible crimes against humanity -- Washington Post/AP

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