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Sahel Jihadist Group Lakurawa Shifts from Community Protection to Violent Enforcement of Sharia Law
The Lakurawa, a jihadist group from the Sahel, initially welcomed in Nigeria for combating bandits, now imposes Sharia law, collects Zakat, and conducts violent attacks, killing at least 20 people in Nigeria and Niger since November 2024, highlighting the consequences of regional instability.
Sahel Jihadist Group Lakurawa Shifts from Community Protection to Violent Enforcement of Sharia Law
The Lakurawa, a jihadist group from the Sahel, initially welcomed in Nigeria for combating bandits, now imposes Sharia law, collects Zakat, and conducts violent attacks, killing at least 20 people in Nigeria and Niger since November 2024, highlighting the consequences of regional instability.
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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions