United to End the Atrocities of Boko Haram in Nigeria: It’s Time for Global Action

Introduction

The United States has strongly condemned the recent attacks perpetrated by Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria, calling for a strong international cooperation to fight terror and reinforce the Nigerian government's efforts to bring peace and stability to the region.

Recent attacks and humanitarian impact

In May 2025, Boko Haram insurgents stormed Malam Karanti village in the Borno State and murdered over 23 farmers and fishermen. The attackers assembled the victims before they were killed, and only an old man survived to inform others. This is also a reminder that the group is still capable of violence, albeit the previous military attempts on them.

In January 2025, in a previous incident, Boko Haram killed more than 40 civilians in a farming village in Borno State. The gunmen separated the men and shot them at close range; those who tried to flee 

were chased and murdered. The violence included abductions of women and girls and widespread looting of property.

U.S. Response and Commitment

The U.S. Mission in Nigeria has reiterated its “continued support to Nigeria in its efforts to defeat Boko Haram Insurgency”. In a statement, the U.S. condemned the groups’ violence and stressed the need for robust monitoring and evaluation systems to make sure that U.S. aid is going to who it is intended. The United States has designated Boko Haram as a Foreign Terrorist Organization since 2013 in an effort to freeze the group’s assets, prosecute members and limit their travel. The United States has also sanctioned associates of Boko Haram, focusing on its financiers and working to cut its channels of funding.

International and Regional Cooperation

The United Nations Security Council has also denounced the Boko Haram attacks, describing it as a major threat to international peace and security. The body has urged international co-operation on the fight against terrorism, and has stressed the importance of abiding by international humanitarian and human rights laws.

It’s a common cause and it’s one of those things where you have to have all hands on deck,” said Mr. Talen, who was eager for regional cooperation, because Boko Haram’s insurgency sweeps beyond Nigeria to rock countries like Chad, Niger and Cameroon. This has given rise to the Multinational Joint Task Force, which has significantly curtailed Boko Haram’s actions, but that still faces obstacles.