Nigerian activists warned on Sunday they were vehemently opposed to plans by President Muhammadu Buhari to grant amnesty to Boko Haram killers. Why it matters: Mr. Buhari, a deep Muslim, has long been accused of being sympathetic to Boko Haram. He was also widely reported to have said a war against Boko Haram is a war against the north. The offer of amnesty would prevent the government from addressing these fundamental issues.”“Indeed, both individual victims and Nigeria would be disadvantaged by any amnesty to Boko Haram. The authorities would never be able to get to the root of the causes of Boko Haram.

Source: The North Africa Journal March 25, 2018 08:26 UTC