Description
In the Lands of Boko Haram
Book Summary
An exhaustive, first-hand report on the reality of the terrorist group Boko Haram and its impact on the population of Nigeria and neighboring countries. Fernando de Haro analyzes on the ground how Islamic fundamentalism has transformed the lives of entire communities, while uncovering a lesser-known reality: that of a people who, despite the violence, maintain their capacity for resistance, faith, and humanity. An essential work for understanding the roots and consequences of this conflict.
What is it about?
The book offers a comprehensive report on the activity of Boko Haram, from its founding in 2002 to its global repercussion following the kidnapping of more than two hundred girls in Chibok in 2014. The author, Fernando de Haro, travels to Nigeria to learn firsthand about the lives of communities suffering from the group's violence, but also to show how those same communities dance, forgive, and keep their faith. The work combines political and religious analysis with the direct testimony of those living under the threat of terrorism, offering a complete and nuanced vision of a conflict that overflows the borders of Nigeria.
Main themes
- Analysis of Islamic fundamentalism and its violent expression in the Sahel.
- Impact of terrorism on the daily lives of Nigerian communities.
- Investigative journalism and on-the-ground reporting.
- Cultural and religious resistance against oppression.
- Geopolitical context of Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Mali.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in the political and social analysis of sub-Saharan Africa, investigative journalism, and studies on terrorism and Islamic fundamentalism. Also for those seeking to understand the dynamics of power, faith, and resistance in contexts of armed conflict.
What this book offers
- A first-hand and documented vision of Boko Haram, beyond the headlines.
- Understanding of the causes and consequences of violent fundamentalism in the region.
- Direct testimonies from the population that resists and maintains its cultural and religious identity.
- A rigorous analysis that combines journalistic reporting with historical and political reflection.
Technical specifications
- Author: Fernando de Haro
- Publisher: CONFLUENCIAS
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Literary essays, Islamic studies, Political activism, Press and journalism
- Collection: CASA EUROPA
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: July 2016
- Number of pages: 200
- Weight: 364 g
Editorial review
A necessary work to understand a phenomenon that has marked the last decade in West Africa. Fernando de Haro manages to balance informative rigor with the sensitivity of human testimony, offering a text that informs and moves without falling into sensationalism. Recommended for those seeking to delve into conflict journalism and the complex reality of the Sahel.