The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria

Huriye Yıldırım Çinar

doi:10.62334/ulipod.1927765

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The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria

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In counter-terrorism efforts, civilian elements can be extremely effective in raising public awareness and securing support, preventing terrorist acts in advance, and neutralizing terrorist elements quickly and effectively. In countries like Nigeria, which face political, military, and economic problems during the state-building process following a long period of colonial rule, and where security forces are insufficient, civilian joint task forces play a crucial role. Utilizing qualitative research techniques, this study investigates the impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) against Boko Haram in Nigeria. The study’s findings indicate that the CJTF has achieved significant successes against terrorist elements, particularly in areas where state control is weak and security forces are inadequate. However, the findings also reveal that while the CJTF has made significant contributions to counter-terrorism efforts, its activities have also raised some debates regarding legal oversight, accountability, and human rights practices.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Nigeria, Boko Haram, Counter-terrorism, Civilian Elements in Counter-terrorism, Civilian Joint Task Force

Nijerya’da Boko Haram Terör Örgütüyle Mücadelede Sivil Müşterek Görev Gücünün (CJTF) Etkisi

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Terörizmle mücadelede sivil unsurlar, kamuoyunu bilinçlendirmede ve destek sağlamada, terör eylemlerini önceden engellemede ve terörist unsurları hızlı ve etkili bir şekilde etkisiz hale getirmede son derece etkili olabilir. Uzun sömürge yönetimi sonrasında devlet inşası sürecinde siyasi, askeri ve ekonomik problemleri olan ve güvenlik güçlerinin yetersiz kaldığı Nijerya gibi ülkelerde sivil müşterek görev güçleri önemli işlevlere sahip olmaktasdır. Nitel araştırma teniklerinden yararlanan bu çalışma Nijerya’da Boko Haram’a karşı Sivil Müşterek Görev Gücü’nün (CJTF) etkilerini araştırmaktadır. Çalışmanın bulguları, CJTF’in bilhassa devlet kontrolünün zayıf olduğu ve güvenlik birimlerinin yetersiz kaldığı bölgelerde terörist unsurlara karşı önemli başarılar elde ettiğini göstermektedir. Bununla birlikte bulgular, CJTF’in terörle mücadele süreçlerinde önemli katkılar sunduğunu, ancak faaliyetlerinin hukuki denetim, hesap verebilirlik ve insan hakları uygulamaları bağlamında bazı tartışmaları da beraberinde getirdiğini ortaya koymaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Nijerya, Boko Haram, Terörle Mücadele, Terörle Mücadelede Sivil Unsurlar, Sivil Ortak Görev Gücü

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Afrika Çalışmaları, Bölgesel Çalışmalar, Uluslararası Güvenlik, Uluslararası İlişkilerde Terörizm

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yazarlar

Huriye Yıldırım Çinar ^*
0000-0003-3052-617X
Türkiye

Yayımlanma Tarihi

20 Temmuz 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

10 Nisan 2026

Kabul Tarihi

12 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 6 Sayı: Geopolitical Fault Lines

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62334/ulipod.1927765

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA37FB46TK

APA

Yıldırım Çinar, H. (2026). The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria. Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Politika Dergisi, 6(Geopolitical Fault Lines), 118-141. https://doi.org/10.62334/ulipod.1927765

AMA

1.Yıldırım Çinar H. The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria. ULİPOD. 2026;6(Geopolitical Fault Lines):118-141. doi:10.62334/ulipod.1927765

Chicago

Yıldırım Çinar, Huriye. 2026. “The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria”. Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Politika Dergisi 6 (Geopolitical Fault Lines): 118-41. https://doi.org/10.62334/ulipod.1927765.

EndNote

Yıldırım Çinar H (01 Temmuz 2026) The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria. Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Politika Dergisi 6 Geopolitical Fault Lines 118–141.

IEEE

[1]H. Yıldırım Çinar, “The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria”, ULİPOD, c. 6, sy Geopolitical Fault Lines, ss. 118–141, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.62334/ulipod.1927765.

ISNAD

Yıldırım Çinar, Huriye. “The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria”. Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Politika Dergisi 6/Geopolitical Fault Lines (01 Temmuz 2026): 118-141. https://doi.org/10.62334/ulipod.1927765.

JAMA

1.Yıldırım Çinar H. The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria. ULİPOD. 2026;6:118–141.

MLA

Yıldırım Çinar, Huriye. “The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria”. Uluslararası İlişkiler ve Politika Dergisi, c. 6, sy Geopolitical Fault Lines, Temmuz 2026, ss. 118-41, doi:10.62334/ulipod.1927765.

Vancouver

1.Huriye Yıldırım Çinar. The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria. ULİPOD. 01 Temmuz 2026;6(Geopolitical Fault Lines):118-41. doi:10.62334/ulipod.1927765

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The Impact of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Combating the Boko Haram Terrorist Organization in Nigeria

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Nijerya’da Boko Haram Terör Örgütüyle Mücadelede Sivil Müşterek Görev Gücünün (CJTF) Etkisi

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