Chadian Offensive Forces Boko Haram to Flee Lake Chad Camps
Boko Haram flee Chadian offensive in Lake Chad: sources
Hindustan Times
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Boko Haram jihadists have abandoned their camps around Lake Chad following a coordinated offensive by Chad, supported by Nigeria and Niger. Air strikes and ground assaults have resulted in civilian casualties, including Nigerian fishermen, as the jihadists flee to avoid further attacks.
- 01Chadian forces, with support from Nigeria and Niger, have launched a significant offensive against Boko Haram camps.
- 02Air strikes have resulted in civilian casualties, particularly among fishermen working in Boko Haram-controlled areas.
- 03Boko Haram fighters are fleeing their camps in small boats under bombardment.
- 04The offensive is a response to recent deadly attacks on Chadian military personnel.
- 05The ongoing insurgency has resulted in thousands of deaths and millions displaced in northeast Nigeria and surrounding regions.
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Boko Haram jihadists have fled their camps around Lake Chad due to a major offensive launched by Chadian forces, supported by Nigeria and Niger. Since Friday, Chadian fighter jets have targeted Boko Haram camps on remote islands, leading to civilian casualties, including the deaths of numerous Nigerian fishermen. Fisherman Suleiman Hassan reported that Boko Haram fighters are escaping in small boats, fearing further attacks. The offensive is seen as retaliation for recent deadly assaults on Chadian military personnel, including an ambush that killed two generals. The conflict, which began in 2009, has led to significant loss of life and displacement across northeast Nigeria and neighboring countries, prompting a regional military coalition to combat the insurgency.
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The offensive against Boko Haram may provide temporary relief for local communities but poses risks to civilians caught in the crossfire.
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