ASSESSMENT OF BOKO HARAM ACTIVITIES IN NORTH-EASTERN NIGERIA (2000-2019)

Boko Haram, an Islamist extremist group, has had a profound impact on north-eastern Nigeria since its formation in 2002. The group's name, which translates to "Western education is forbidden," reflects its opposition to Western influence and secularism. Over nearly two decades, Boko Haram has been responsible for widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises. In this text the following are discussed:

• ORIGINS AND EVOLUTION
• MAJOR ATTACKS AND TACTICS
• HUMANITARIAN IMPACT
• COUNTERINSURGENCY EFFORTS
• REGIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS
• HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY
• CONCLUSION