Özet:

The terror that societies often hear and the states fight in today’s world is a concept that has a vocabulary meaning but must be defined according to the dynamics of the society in which it emerges and the relevant time range. The terrorist organizations, which appear as a national problem for the states, are in an effort to win both militants and to announce their names with their actions. Often, terrorist organizations that are categorized according to what their goals and motivations are, after a national problem appears, are trying to influence the area where the state they target is. This study on the terrorist organization Boko Haram aims to contribute to the removal of the extensive lack of resources in Turkish literature. In this context, information on the organization, purpose and actions of the Boko Haram terrorist organization will be provided on the basis of a literary scan and the question why the organization appeared in Nigeria and how it became a regional terrorist problem will be sought.

Özet:

Terrorism that societies frequently hear, and States fight against, is a concept which has a dictionary meaning, however; should be defined accordingly to the society and timeframe in which it emerged. Terrorist organizations, which hit the surface as national problems for the States, are trying to recruit militants and promote their names with their attacks. Terrorist organizations, which are generally categorized by analyzing their goals and motivations, are attempting to affect the region where the targeted State is located. This study aimes to contribute to Turkish literature on the Boko Haram terrorist organization. By explaining the process of Boko Haram’s emergence, goals and attacks following questions will be answered; why Boko Haram has emerged in Nigeria and how it has transformed to be a regional problem.

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