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2014-03-07 Africa Subsaharan

Nigeria shuts schools to stem Islamist attacks

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Posted by Fred 2014-03-07 00:00|| || Front Page|| [11133 views ] Top
File under: Boko Haram

#1 We need a clean up operation like the French did in Mali.

Who is funding Boko Haram?Saudi,Qatar,Iran?

Posted by Paul D 2014-03-07 06:04|| 2014-03-07 06:04|| Front Page Top

#2 Note the recent use of US Reaper drones in northeastern Mali by French forces. One wonders why the Govt of Nigeria has not requested US assistance which would include the use of drones?

Posted by Thrusotch and Tenille7340 2014-03-07 08:45|| 2014-03-07 08:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Who is funding Boko Haram?Saudi,Qatar,Iran?

I believe you have asked this question before.

Apparently you either don't bother to read the answer, or you don't like the answers given, or (most likely)or you don't want an answer.

Which one is it?

Posted by Pappy 2014-03-07 09:50|| 2014-03-07 09:50|| Front Page Top

#4 i dont recall your answer oh wise one!

Posted by Paul D 2014-03-07 12:33|| 2014-03-07 12:33|| Front Page Top

#5 There are a number of sources:

1. Boko Haram itself. Partly by 'taxes' on civilians, also funds obtained through internet fraud, and kidnapping for ransom in Cameroon.

2. Funds are also obtained through donations from the Nigerian diaspora and a number of Islamic 'charities' in Europe. Intel indicates the majority of funding is coming from sources in Europe.

3. External-to-Nigeria sources. Boko Haram maintains camps within Cameroon; from there they engage in the aforementioned kidnapping for ransom. Other activities include weapons trafficking, human trafficking, narcotics smuggling, et cetera, in cooperation with al Qaeda groups to the north, mainly AQIM. Boko Haram then receives both a cut from the trafficking, plus additional funds.

Boko Haram has claimed they've met with Al Qaeda financiers in Saudi Arabia, though this is unproven. More likely they've aligned themselves with AQIM, as it has more 'credibility'. There is money from traditional al Qaeda funding sources in Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, but it is unlikely funds are sent directly to Boko Haram, being routed through AQUIM instead.

Rumors are that Boko Haram is also trafficking in stolen petroleum, possibly with cooperation of the Delta militants, but that is not proven.

4. Nigerian politicians, mainly from the majority Islamic-NE region of Nigeria.

5. Chad, which has been at odds with most of its neighbors and sponsors other Islamic groups besides Boko Haram.

Posted by Pappy 2014-03-07 14:45|| 2014-03-07 14:45|| Front Page Top

#6 Thanks for the info Pappy.

I read somwehere muslim politicians from North Nigeria were funding them as they wanted a muslim President.

Posted by Paul D 2014-03-07 19:45|| 2014-03-07 19:45|| Front Page Top

#7 Uh, hmmm, well, I thought they were better in a A Whiter Shade Of Pale.

Posted by 2sealys 2014-03-07 20:49|| 2014-03-07 20:49|| Front Page Top

#8 You're welcome.

Also keep in mind:

The Nigerian government, indeed pretty much the country itself, is corrupt and incompetent.

Posted by Pappy 2014-03-07 20:51|| 2014-03-07 20:51|| Front Page Top

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