The presence of a British-born man in Boko Haram’s ranks proves that the group’s appeal is not confined to Nigeria.
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The presence of a British-born man in Boko Haram’s ranks proves that the group’s appeal is not confined to Nigeria.
Brits have been killing – and being killed – in jihadist conflict zones for decades.
Osama bin Laden remains one of a kind but it does not mean al-Qaeda poses less of a threat.