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Ed Markey: When many think of Nigeria, they think of the security threats of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in the northeast…

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
When many think of Nigeria, they think of the security threats of Boko Haram and other extremist groups in the northeast or from piracy in the Gulf of Guinea. These threats are real and they are serious.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey acknowledges the significant security challenges Nigeria faces from extremist groups.

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