Refworld | Nigeria: Information on the Islamic sect, "Boko Haram" or similar sounding names/spellings. Information on these groups activities, objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Nigeria. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of the group by the government and/or society and whether membership of the sect is illegal? The areas of Nigeria affected by the recent religious riots in which Boko Haram were said to be involved and the number of people killed / injured / displaced during these riots. How the sect is regarded within the wider Islamic community

Title	Nigeria: Information on the Islamic sect, "Boko Haram" or similar sounding names/spellings. Information on these groups activities, objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Nigeria. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of the group by the government and/or society and whether membership of the sect is illegal? The areas of Nigeria affected by the recent religious riots in which Boko Haram were said to be involved and the number of people killed / injured / displaced during these riots. How the sect is regarded within the wider Islamic community
Publisher	Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre
Publication Date	6 August 2009
Country	Nigeria
Topics	Muslim \| Religious persecution (including forced conversion) \| Security forces \| Security situation
Citation / Document Symbol	Q10591
Cite as	Ireland: Refugee Documentation Centre, Nigeria: Information on the Islamic sect, "Boko Haram" or similar sounding names/spellings. Information on these groups activities, objectives, faith, rituals, leadership, membership, history and current situation in Nigeria. Information on the treatment of those who are members or are perceived to be members of the group by the government and/or society and whether membership of the sect is illegal? The areas of Nigeria affected by the recent religious riots in which Boko Haram were said to be involved and the number of people killed / injured / displaced during these riots. How the sect is regarded within the wider Islamic community, 6 August 2009, Q10591, available at: https://www.refworld.org/docid/4a7fd9040.html [accessed 23 May 2023]
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