Boko Haram in Cameroon's Far North: The Tree Hiding the Forest (ifri.org)

• Boko Haram conflict in Cameroon's Far North distracts from pre-existing organized crime
• Jihadism and criminality become intertwined, masking other security threats
• Urban violence and inter-communal tensions escalate unnoticed by authorities

"The Boko Haram conflict in Cameroon's Far North region has diverted security resources from pre-existing problems like trafficking and banditry. The paper argues that the focus on jihadism has allowed organized crime to flourish under the cover of Boko Haram, exacerbating urban violence and communal tensions."