The U.S. government about now formalizing to apply a "foreign
terrorist" label on three alleged leading figures of the violent
Nigerian militant group Boko Haram, officials said. The action by the
State and Treasury departments follows growing pressure on the Obama
Administration to take stronger action against
Boko Haram. The group, which says it wants to establish an Islamic
caliphate in northern Nigeria, has stepped up attacks on Christian
places of worship this year. Thursday's anticipated action, officials
said, involves applying the "terrorist" designation to three men
presumed to be central figures in the group.
The three
individuals, an official said, are Abubakar Shekau, aged around 43,
described as a Boko Haram leader who allegedly aligned himself with al
Qaeda in a video message; Abubakar Adam Kambar, aged roughly 35; and
Khalid al Barnawi, aged approximately 36. All three are native
Nigerians. The expected action will freeze any assets they have in the
United States, and bar U.S. persons from any transactions with them.
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The three individuals, an official said, are Abubakar Shekau, aged around 43, described as a Boko Haram leader who allegedly aligned himself with al Qaeda in a video message; Abubakar Adam Kambar, aged roughly 35; and Khalid al Barnawi, aged approximately 36. All three are native Nigerians. The expected action will freeze any assets they have in the United States, and bar U.S. persons from any transactions with them.
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