What is Boko Haram? / Andrew Walker.

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Walker, Andrew

Contributor:

United States Institute of Peace

Series:

Special report (United States Institute of Peace) ; 308.

Special report ; 308

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Boko Haram.

Islam and politics--Nigeria.

Islam and politics.

Nigeria--Politics and government--21st century.

Nigeria.

Politics and government.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (15 pages).

Place of Publication:

Washington, DC : U.S. Institute of Peace, 2012.

Summary:

The group Jama'atu Ahlus-Sunnah Lidda'Awati Wal Jihad, known the world over as Boko Haram, is an extremist Islamic sect in Nigeria that has created havoc across the north of the country and in the capital, Abuja. Its violent attacks on government offices, the United Nations, and churches threaten to destabilize the country. A range of conflicting narratives has grown up around Boko Haram, and the group's origins, motivations, and future plans remain a matter of debate. This report addresses the questions stemming from these narratives and suggests how the group can be contained.

Contents:

Introduction

The history of Boko Haram

The challenge of defining Boko Haram

The kidnapping of Chris McManus and Franco Lamolinara

The prospects of negotiation with Boko Haram

Nigeria's security tactics against Boko Haram

Conclusions.

Notes:

Title from PDF caption (viewed on June 4, 2012).

"June 2012."

OCLC:

794669161