North-west Nigerian insecurity faces new escalation

The release of kidnapped schoolchildren will do little to calm fears that Abuja is losing control in the north-west

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  • Knock-on effects
  • Expansion or a lucky break?
  • Sahel Sanity no more?
  • Outlook

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