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Cameroon: Boko Haram Trying to Turn Self-Defense Militia

Cameroon has been arresting or dismissing members of local self-defense militia in the north amid fears that Boko Haram may be trying to turn some of them against their communities. Local authorities tell VOA the crack down follows an investigation by security agencies. The governor of the Far North region of Cameroon told VOA there is concern that Boko Haram may be trying to infiltrate Cameroon via the local self-defense groups. Governor Midjiyawa Bakari said authorities are screening...

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