› International › Africa › Nigeria Page 1 International Europe European Union America Middle east Asia Pacific Africa inland economy Web Sports panorama budget Culture science health education to travel Lifestyle family opinion Blogs the Standard.at da Standard.at Greenlife TO SECOND AUTOMOBILE PROPERTY CAREER JOBS Wien 12° Sign in express User Newsletter Mobile radio newspaper about us Sales Almost a hundred Nigerian soldiers on trial October 2, 2014, 7:25 pm Alleged mutiny in action against the Islamist militia Boko Haram Abuja - In Nigeria, 97 soldiers face various offenses in a military tribunal. They were charged with mutiny, break-ins and various disciplinary offenses, said court president Musa Yusuf on Thursday at a hearing in the capital Abuja. The soldiers are fighting the Islamist group Boko Haram in the predominantly Muslim northeastern Nigeria. Twelve of their comrades were sentenced to death in mid-September for shooting the commanding officer of their troops. The judgment has not yet been confirmed by the military authorities. The trial of the soldiers who are now on trial is to continue on October 15 with the formal indictment. Judge Yusuf promised a "fair" trial. The accused also include 16 officers. Lack of equipment Soldiers of the Nigerian army repeatedly complained about a lack of weapons and equipment in the fight against Boko Haram. As a result, soldiers reportedly refused to take part in operations against the extremists. In addition, they are said to have left their posts in the event of attacks by the Islamists. Boko Haram has been fighting violently for an Islamic state of God in northeast Nigeria since 2009. Again and again, the extremists carry out bloody attacks and assaults on villages, churches, schools, security forces, politicians and officials. Thousands of people were killed in the process. (APA, October 2, 2014) Feedback derStandard.at/International on Facebook Subscribe to the international newsletter Almost a hundred Nigerian soldiers on trial Nigeria's army confirms death of Boko Haram leader [2] Suspected doppelganger killed in combat Head of the Islamist Boko Haram sect possibly dead [35] Military: Islamist leader Shekau wounded and possibly died of injuries in fighting with Nigeria's army Strike against Boko Haram - almost 50 dead [4] The army pursued extremists after an attack on the market MILITARY ACTION 100 Boko Haram fighters killed in northern Nigeria [60] Terrorist group allegedly plans to take over Maiduguri city Nigerian Army halts Boko Haram offensive [6] Military: Attack on city in Borno state prevented Boko Haram surrounds northern Nigerian city [3] Maiduguri Board of Elders calls for military assistance Ken Saro-Wiwa – hingerichtet am 10. November 1995 [7] Der Schriftsteller wurde trotz internationaler Proteste wegen seines Kampfes für die Menschen des ölreichen Niger-Deltas gehängt Oil-River, Biafra und vier Republiken In den 47 Jahren während der Unabhängigkeit wurde das Land insgesamt 29 Jahre lang vom Militär regiert - Ein Überblick zu den Eckdaten der Geschichte Nigerias GROSS IM BILD Benzinpreis-Protest in Nigeria [26] Ein fragiles Konstrukt [11] Der Föderalismus bringt den Staat wegen Konflikte rund um Finanzen, Öl und Religion ins Wanken - Eine Ansichtssache Posten Sie als Erste(r) Ihre Meinung Die Kommentare von Usern und Userinnen geben nicht notwendigerweise die Meinung der Redaktion wieder. Die Redaktion behält sich vor, Kommentare, welche straf- oder zivilrechtliche Normen verletzen, den guten Sitten widersprechen oder sonst dem Ansehen des Mediums zuwiderlaufen (siehe ausführliche Forenregeln), zu entfernen. Der/Die Benutzer/in kann diesfalls keine Ansprüche stellen. Weiters behält sich die derStandard.at GmbH vor, Schadenersatzansprüche geltend zu machen und strafrechtlich relevante Tatbestände zur Anzeige zu bringen. © derStandard.at GmbH 2014 Alle Rechte vorbehalten. Nutzung ausschließlich für den privaten Eigenbedarf. Eine Weiterverwendung und Reproduktion über den persönlichen Gebrauch hinaus ist nicht gestattet. Impressum & Offenlegung Datenschutzrichtlinie derStandard.at the Standard.at da Standard.at derStandardDigital.at FIND .at AUTOGOTT.AT