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International trade · 14/11/2013Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Boko Haram Designated as Global Terrorist by US Government

Summary

The US government has designated Boko Haram, also known as Nigerian Taliban or Jama'atu Ahlus-Sunnah Lidda'Awati Wal Jihad, as a specially designated global terrorist, following a designation under Section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224, as amended.

Original source language: Federal Register — State DepartmentOpen original release →

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