This edition of the infographic series examines Boko Haram, formally known as Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, a militant group founded in 2002 in Maiduguri, Nigeria, with an insurgency that began in 2009. The group rejects Western-style education and democratic governance, seeking to establish a Sharia-based Islamic state. In 2016, it split into two factions: JAS and the ISIS-aligned ISWAP, reflecting shifts in leadership and strategy.
Boko Haram’s operations are concentrated in northeastern Nigeria, particularly Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa while also affecting parts of Cameroon, Chad, and Niger. Its activities have caused widespread displacement, food insecurity, and significant damage to civilian infrastructure.
This series will be updated monthly with new infographics on key militant groups and security developments.
The full PDF version of the infographic can be accessed here.
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WAEN Research Team