INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE WAR AGAINST BOKO HARAM IN THE LAKE CHAD BASIN REGION

Abstract

Since the end of the cold war, the Lake Chad Basin region has been embroiled in a multitude of conflicts, internal and interstate. The fear of terror and extreme violence associated with the killings of innocent civilians through indiscriminate suicide bombings, attacks on civil infrastructure and military installations, along with the kidnappings of men, women, children 
and the decimation of entire communities. The activities of Boko haram have led to loss of lives, the breakdown of law and order. It has put a brake on economic development. This has been a source of concern on the part of the international community. The involvement of the international community is geared towards ensuring international peace and security in the region.Notable stakeholders include the United Nations (UN), African Union (AU), The European Union (EU), The US, Britain, France, Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), the Arab League, several other groups and individuals. These stakeholders, especially the UN, AU and the EU, have made concerted efforts like commissioning special groups to visit the LCBR. The paper relied a strong reliance on both the primary and secondary sources of data including documents derived from the various resolutions of the United Nations, European Union, the African Union as well as speeches of political leaders’/country representatives, relevant textbooks, newspaper publications and other on-line materials. Notwithstanding the assistance by the international community, Boko Haram is still active and continues to attack military installations and kill civilians in the LCBR