Boko haram: aim(s): establish an Islamic caliphate across Africa
area(s) of operation: conducts attacks, suicide bombings, targeted killings, kidnappings, and raids for supplies, especially in the Far North Region along Cameroon's border with Nigeria; perpetrates multiple and indiscriminate killings against civilians – Muslim and Christian alike – but also against government officials and security forces
note: violently opposes any political or social activity associated with Western society, including voting, attending secular schools, and wearing Western dress (2019)
Islamic state of iraq and ash sham isis west africa: aim(s): implement ISIS's strict interpretation of Sharia; replace the Nigerian Government with an Islamic state
area(s) of operation: based primarily in Northeast Nigeria along the border with Niger, with its largest presence in northeast Nigeria and the Lake Chad region; targets primarily regional military installations (2019)
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