ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighting Intensifies as Nigerian Forces Apply Pressure
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Security sources and residents in northeast Nigeria have reported deadly clashes between the country's two main Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs), Boko Haram and the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), since around the middle of February 2023. The fighting reportedly centers around control of each group's strongholds in the northeast area of the country. Both groups have engaged in sporadic reprisal attacks since late last year. However, the violence has escalated in recent weeks, particularly at
ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighting Intensifies as Nigerian Forces Apply Pressure
ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighting Intensifies as…
ISWAP and Boko Haram Fighting Intensifies as Nigerian Forces Apply Pressure
Security sources and residents in northeast Nigeria have reported deadly clashes between the country's two main Violent Extremist Organizations (VEOs), Boko Haram and the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP), since around the middle of February 2023. The fighting reportedly centers around control of each group's strongholds in the northeast area of the country. Both groups have engaged in sporadic reprisal attacks since late last year. However, the violence has escalated in recent weeks, particularly at