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Religious Tensions in Nigeria: The Boko Haram Militant Group
(2017-06) Ziane, Fouzia
Abstract: Religion is said to be a key component in bringing social stability and rest to building a nation. However, in a multi religious, multi ethnic, multi linguistic, and multi cultural country like Nigeria, religion tends to be a source to fuel instability and disharmony. The emergence of armed groups like Boko Haram has plagued a nation and a country already overwhelmed by a Muslim-Christian polarization knitted with a political intrigue. This research casts light on the period following the return to Democratic rule adopted in 1999; and aims at digging the reality behind Nigeria’s continuous political and social struggle as the country struggles to survive. To achieve this, the research politically analyzes some key events, mainly caused by the Boko Haram sectarian group, which poisoned the coexistence of the adherents of the two Abrahamic religions. Despite the government’s declaration of the group’s defeat in 2015, a deep look into Nigeria’s core demonstrates that the ideology is still alive and is deeply rooted in society to the extent that the movement has soon reemerged and continued mildewing the country and the nation as well.