Tag: Sokoto
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U.S. Strikes Islamic State Group in Nigeria Following Attacks on Christians
U.S. Strikes Islamic State Group in Nigeria After Attacks on Christians In a move charged with geopolitical significance, U.S. forces conducted strikes against Islamic State affiliates operating in Nigeria after a wave of attacks targeted Christian communities. Details about the operation, including the extent of the damage and the specific locations hit, remained scarce late…
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US Strikes Nigeria’s ISWAP After Attacks on Christians
Overview of the Attacks and U.S. Response In the wake of coordinated attacks on Christian communities in Nigeria, the United States announced a military response aimed at the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). The strikes, carried out in the northwestern state of Sokoto and surrounding areas, come as international actors weigh the trajectory of…
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US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians
US Strikes ISIS Targets in Nigeria After Christmas Attacks on Christians In a rapid, retaliatory move, American forces conducted air strikes against Islamic State affiliates in northwestern Nigeria after coordinated attacks against Christian communities during the Christmas period. The operation underscores the United States’ ongoing concerns about militant activity in the Lake Chad Basin and…