2021
DOI: 10.35467/sdq/134786
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The roaming threats: The security dimension of Almajiris’ mobility in Nigeria and its implications for Africa’s regional security

Abstract: The culture of children begging for alms in Northern Nigeria is long-established and is propelled by poverty, 'parentlessness', the absence of parental care and, most importantly, the Islamic doctrines of 'giving' to children who are made to seek for qur'anic education outside their parents' homes. The prevalence of these 'almajirai' in Northern Nigeria has begun to create new security dimensions as a result of their mobility given the context of their recruitment into terrorist sects such as Boko Haram and IS… Show more

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“…Children Recent research and policy reports have shed light on the extent to which Boko Haram pursues child recruitment and relies heavily on the exploitation of children in the pursuit of its strategies. 335 They also reveal how children continue to be victimized after exiting the groups, met with rejection and stigmatization and perceived as a security threat. However, there are clear knowledge gaps regarding this phenomenon.…”
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“…Children Recent research and policy reports have shed light on the extent to which Boko Haram pursues child recruitment and relies heavily on the exploitation of children in the pursuit of its strategies. 335 They also reveal how children continue to be victimized after exiting the groups, met with rejection and stigmatization and perceived as a security threat. However, there are clear knowledge gaps regarding this phenomenon.…”
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confidence: 99%