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ISIS Insurgency in Northern Nigeria Gains Momentum

The ISIS insurgency in northern Nigeria is reportedly gaining momentum, with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) emerging as a significant threat. Analysts indicate that changes in tactics by ISWAP have led to increased violence, including attacks on military targets. The Nigerian military faces challenges in counterinsurgency efforts due to being overstretched and the complex nature of the conflict.

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The ISIS insurgency in northern Nigeria is reportedly gaining momentum, with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) emerging as a significant threat. Analysts indicate that changes in tactics by ISWAP have led to increased violence, including attacks on military targets. The Nigerian military faces challenges in counterinsurgency efforts due to being overstretched and the complex nature of the conflict.

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After years on the back foot, ISIS is ‘on the march’ in Nigeria

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ISIS Insurgency in Northern Nigeria Gains Momentum