Aarushi Gupta is former Intern, Counter Terrorism Centre at Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi
The reported death of Abu Bakr Shekau may herald the imminent end of Boko Haram, but the impact of its heinous atrocities, particularly its use of female suicide bombers, has set a dangerous precedent for other terrorist groups to adopt.
Boko Haram and Female Suicide Bombers
The reported death of Abu Bakr Shekau may herald the imminent end of Boko Haram, but the impact of its heinous atrocities, particularly its use of female suicide bombers, has set a dangerous precedent for other terrorist groups to adopt.