Boko Haram, Islamic extremist group in Nigeria
Boko Haram, translated as 'Western education is forbidden', is a jihadist terrorist organization based in northeastern Nigeria, and also active in Chad, Niger, and northern Cameroon.
Founded by Mohammed Yusuf in 2002, Boko Haram has been recognized as a terrorist organization by the United Nations and many individual countries.
Despite being feared for its military operations, Boko Haram also uses its radical interpretations of Islamic teachings to justify its actions.
The influence of Boko Haram poses significant threats to safety and security in areas of northeastern Nigeria and surrounding regions.
Boko Haram gained global notoriety following the mass kidnapping of over 200 schoolgirls from Chibok in 2014.
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