bombing i nigeia
Bombing In Nigeria – Causes and Effects
Introduction.
Bombers use bombs in an attempt not only to sow panic but also to undermine confidence in the government and political leadership of their target country. Bombing is therefore designed to have psychological effects that reach far beyond its impact on the immediate victims or object of an attack.
Bombing as a political act
Bombing is by nature political because it involves the acquisition and use of power for the purpose of forcing others to submit, or agree, to the bombers demands. A bomber attack, by generating publicity and focusing attention on the organization behind the attack, is designed to create this power. It also fosters an environment of fear and intimidation that the bombers can manipulate.
Causes of Bombing
Bombing has occurred throughout history for a variety of reasons. Its causes can be historical, cultural, political, social, psychological, economic, or religious—or any combination of these. Some countries have proven to be particularly susceptible to bombers at certain times, as Italy and West Germany were during the 1970s. Boko Haram has been blamed for scores of shootings and bombings in Nigeria's remote, semi-arid northeast, including a spate of attacks in the past few weeks.
Boko Haram -- which in the Hausa language spoken in northern Nigeria means "Western education is sinful" -- is loosely modelled on the Taliban movement in Afghanistan.
Rights groups say more than 500 people have been killed by Boko Haram since July 2010.
Characteristics of Bombing
Planning and organization: All bombers share one characteristic: They never commit actions randomly or senselessly. Every bomber wants an attack to generate maximum publicity because media attention helps achieve the intimidation needed for the bomber’s success.
Target of Bombers: Bombers often targets innocent civilians in order to create an atmosphere of fear, intimidation, and insecurity. Some bombers
Introduction.
Bombers use bombs in an attempt not only to sow panic but also to undermine confidence in the government and political leadership of their target country. Bombing is therefore designed to have psychological effects that reach far beyond its impact on the immediate victims or object of an attack.
Bombing as a political act
Bombing is by nature political because it involves the acquisition and use of power for the purpose of forcing others to submit, or agree, to the bombers demands. A bomber attack, by generating publicity and focusing attention on the organization behind the attack, is designed to create this power. It also fosters an environment of fear and intimidation that the bombers can manipulate.
Causes of Bombing
Bombing has occurred throughout history for a variety of reasons. Its causes can be historical, cultural, political, social, psychological, economic, or religious—or any combination of these. Some countries have proven to be particularly susceptible to bombers at certain times, as Italy and West Germany were during the 1970s. Boko Haram has been blamed for scores of shootings and bombings in Nigeria's remote, semi-arid northeast, including a spate of attacks in the past few weeks.
Boko Haram -- which in the Hausa language spoken in northern Nigeria means "Western education is sinful" -- is loosely modelled on the Taliban movement in Afghanistan.
Rights groups say more than 500 people have been killed by Boko Haram since July 2010.
Characteristics of Bombing
Planning and organization: All bombers share one characteristic: They never commit actions randomly or senselessly. Every bomber wants an attack to generate maximum publicity because media attention helps achieve the intimidation needed for the bomber’s success.
Target of Bombers: Bombers often targets innocent civilians in order to create an atmosphere of fear, intimidation, and insecurity. Some bombers