 Nigerian soldiers kill 50 members of Islamist sect Boko Haram September 7, 2013 - 12:00 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Nigerian soldiers backed by air support have tracked down and killed 50 members of Islamist sect Boko Haram in the sect's northeastern stronghold, an army spokesman said on Saturday, Sept 7, according to Reuters. Boko Haram, which wants to impose sharia law in northern Nigeria, and other splinter Islamist groups, are the biggest threat to stability in Africa's top oil exporter. A concerted military crackdown on Boko Haram ordered by President Goodluck Jonathan in mid-May had appeared to have weakened the sect, but they have repeatedly proved masters at going into hiding then coming back just as deadly as before. On Sept 2, Islamists in Nigeria ambushed a minibus, ordered passengers to exit, and then shot those that were Christian. They were ordered to lie down on the side of the road and were executed. Those killed ranged in age from 22 to 40. About 88,000,000 Nigerians are Muslims, approximately 50% population of Nigeria. Muslims in Nigeria are predominantly Sunni in the Maliki school, which is also the governing Sharia law.   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
