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_aConfronting the terrorism of Boko Haram in Nigeria : _bterrorism |
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_bAmazon, _c2014. _aGreat Britain : |
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_a178 p. : _bmaps, ill. ; _c23 cm. |
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_aJama'atu Ahlus-Sunnah Lidda'Awati Wal Jihad (Nigeria) _922447 |
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_aTerrorism _xReligious aspects _xIslam _912862 |
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_aTerrorism _vNigeria _xPrevention _922448 |
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