tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737853305204847838.post7764583653778208678..comments2023-11-20T05:27:02.037+00:00Comments on GrogNews: Local "Vigilanties" Taking on Boko Haram in NigeriaBranthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07482746543829626805noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5737853305204847838.post-76715555427000097462013-10-21T22:15:16.559+01:002013-10-21T22:15:16.559+01:00Usually these things devolve into "my gang ca...Usually these things devolve into "my gang can beat up your gang". I note that Boko Haram was getting the upper hand because of the temporary advantage it's gained from unemployed former Qaddafi regime mercenaries and access to the large quantities of weapons spreading from Libyan arsenals across northern Africa, not because of any extraterritorial sanctuary, support from "Jihadi Central" or claim to greater legitimacy to rule that corner of the country. <br /><br />I further note that the vigilantes don't have any greater allegiance or adherence to the government besides getting paid by the local governor; they want local conditions to improve and are willing to take steps to do just that. There are certainly examples of that in Afghanistan, though to be fair they are mostly outside areas dominated by the Pashtuns.Brianhttp://brtrain.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com