Terrorism
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 10:00
Boko Haram, the Nigerian group recently labeled by the U.S. as a terrorist organization, trained with al-Qaida's North African branch in northern Mali, France's foreign minister said Thursday, citing documentary evidence.
Friday, November 15, 2013 - 09:33
US moves to classify the Islamist group Boko Haram as a foreign terrorist organisation may encourage the militants to justify their new status by seeking international terror links in a region that is home to an al-Qaeda franchise.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:39
The United States has designated Nigeria's Boko Haram and splinter group Ansaru terrorist organizations, and in Nigeria many people think the label will pressure the government to end the security crisis. But in the shadowy circles of militant groups, the label may also make the groups more famous, and some Nigerians fear that will further damage their country.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:37
The United States has formally designated the Nigerian militant sect, Boko Haram, and a splinter group, Ansaru, as foreign terrorist organizations.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:29
The United States has named Nigerian-based militant groups Boko Haram and Ansaru as foreign terrorist organizations.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 12:20
Nigerian armed group blacklisted along with its splinter outfit Ansaru over links with al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 11:28
The US has designated Nigeria's Boko Haram and Ansaru militant groups as foreign terrorist organisations.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 10:51
The US state department is expected to designate the Nigerian Islamist militant group, Boko Haram, as a foreign terrorist organisation.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 10:49
Nigeria requires more regional help to tackle Boko Haram militants in its restive northeast but the country is likely to have to shoulder most of the burden on its own for now, according to analysts.
Thursday, November 14, 2013 - 10:41
The United States formally designated Nigerian militant groups Boko Haram and Ansaru as "Foreign Terrorist Organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists" on Wednesday, the White House said in a statement.