Since 2011, when Boko Haram (and its subsequent off-shoots) entered its current violent phase, kidnapping women and girls has been a defining characteristic. Boko Haram seeks women as wives for its ...

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Suicide bombers killed at least 32 people in three attacks in a Nigerian city once controlled by Boko Haram. Women, said experts, are more likely to go unnoticed when carrying out terrorist attacks.

One of the most infamous terrorist organizations in Africa today, Boko Haram has achieved international notoriety for its recent murders, kidnappings and violence. Subscribe to read this story ad-free ...