Boko Haram's attacks and the people's response: A ‘fourth pillar’ of the responsibility to protect?

Maiangwa, Benjamin

doi:10.1080/10246029.2016.1152987

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“…The devastating impacts of the activities of Boko Haram extend beyond the borders of Nigeria into neighbouring countries in the Lake Chad region. For example, huge death tolls, loss of properties and disruption of economic activities has been explored (Hansen, 2017;Mbah, Mwangwu & Ede, 2017;Opoku, Sakah & Alupo, 2017;Popovski & Maiangwa, 2016;Weeraratne, 2017). At some point, they were described as the most dangerous terrorist group in the world due to the rate at which they killed people in the region (Institute for Economics and Peace, 2015).…”

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Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

Alupo

Oginni

Opoku

et al. 2018

Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression

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In recent years, the Lake Chad region which is an intersection of four countries, namely; Cameroon, Chad, Nigeria and Niger, has been a major battleground of insurgency and political instability. Particularly, the emergence of Boko Haram and the devastating impact of its activities, exposed the vulnerability in the region. Poverty is prevalent in the region-a situation which has been argued as one of the factor accounting for successful operation of Boko Haram. In the midst of less economic activities, it is important to understand the psychological impact of insurgency on the lives of individuals who have moved from their indigenous homeland to resettle in new communities. Sixty-seven participants were interviewed from nine communities in Cameroon and Nigeria. Participants were psychologically affected by their losses; relatives, properties and even displacement from their homelands. Also, the limited economic activities in the region manifested in the inability of the people to have access to income generation activities. Notwithstanding, the host communities provided solace to the participants by accepting them as equal members of the society and integration in the communities. Most importantly, they see them as their brothers and sisters who have been displaced from their respective communities because of attacks from Boko Haram. The study has implication for policy-making, in terms of governments and international partners, exploring ways to create economic opportunities to advance the lives of refugees and internally displace persons (IDPs) in the region.

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Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

Alupo

Oginni

Opoku

et al. 2018

Behavioral Sciences of Terrorism and Political Aggression

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“…Studies by Bappah (2016) Ogbonaya, Ogujiuba, and Stiegler (2016) and Botha and Abdile (2019), examined the challenges of regional cooperation in West Africa, especially in combating the Boko-Haram insurgency in Nigeria, ranging from the lack of a clear-cut security policy and framework in dealing with the menace, to the non-commitment and lack of political will from member states to ensure the activities of the group are contained, and the lack of an effective operational strategy and standby-force as plausible factors militating sub-regional security cooperation in the counterinsurgent efforts against the organization. Other research (Maiangwa, 2013;Edward & Kwabena, 2015;Olumuyiwa & Maiangwa 2017b;Onapajo, Uzodike & Whetho, 2012;Popovski & Maiangwa, 2016;Umokoro, 2016;Kallon, 2017), has captured the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency at the various levels and sectors of society and the various regional and sub-regional responses by these regional and subregional actors in containing the threats posed by the continued presence and activities of this group.…”

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The Impact of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: A Multi Sectoral Analy

Kangdim¹,

YORGANCIOĞLU²,

Bulus³

et al. 2022

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Using the Regional Security Complex Theory (RSCT) and qualitative methodological approach, this article examines the impact of the Boko Haram insurgency on the various sectors and arenas of security as proposed by proponents of the Copenhagen School of Security Studies. Findings of the article suggest that the presence and activities of this terror group have impacted the various arenas of security and have also created dire sub-regional and regional implications in spite of the various counter-measures designed by sub-regional and regional actors to counter the threat posed by the terror group. Therefore, to address this challenge, the article offers practical recommendations to critical and relevant actors involved in countering the presence of this group at the various political, military, societal, economic, environmental, sub-regional, and regional levels.

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“…This alliance has conducted several operations against Boko Haram since January 2015, resulting in the recapture of areas previously controlled by the group and the disruption of its operations. According to the Nigerian government, the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) successfully regained control of 36 towns in three different states during the months of February and March 2015 (Popovski & Maiangwa, 2016;Hassan, 2021). Despite these successes, however, the MNJTF has faced obstacles such as a lack of coordination and cooperation among its member states, as well as funding and logistical problems that have hampered its ability to fully carry out its mandate (Agbiboa, 2017).…”

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Hired guns against terrorism: assessing the use of commercial soldiers in Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy

Bamigboye¹

2023

IRD

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Despite Nigerian military efforts, Boko Haram remains a major threat and the potential role of private security services in combating this threat is largely unknown. Through a qualitative case study, this study fills a critical gap by examining the potential role and impact of private security services and highlighting their effectiveness, commitment to long-term sustainability, and respect for human rights in the fight against Boko Haram. Applied to a broader context, the findings hold significant potential for developing more effective strategies in response to security threats, not only in Nigeria but also in other countries facing similar security challenges.

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Boko Haram's attacks and the people's response: A ‘fourth pillar’ of the responsibility to protect?

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Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

Psychological experiences of refugees and the response of the community in the Lake Chad region

The Impact of the Boko Haram Insurgency in Nigeria: A Multi Sectoral Analy

Hired guns against terrorism: assessing the use of commercial soldiers in Nigeria’s counterterrorism strategy

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