Investigating the intersections between counter-terrorism and NGOs in Nigeria: development practice in conflict-affected areas

Emeka Thaddues Njoku

Development in Practice, 2020, vol. 30, issue 4, 501-512

Abstract: This article examines the factors that influence the Nigerian government’s constraints of NGOs in counter-terrorism context, analysing whether NGO type, nature, areas of operation and size were determinant factors. Drawing from mixed-methods design, it argues that NGOs’ political advocacy, reporting of human rights abuses and monitoring the use of security funds were key factors that attract government restrictions. Women, youth, children, and faith-based NGOs experienced more government constraints than human rights NGOs. Advocacy and international NGOs also suffered more restrictions. The findings contribute to generalisable knowledge by demonstrating the link between counter-terrorism and NGOs in Nigeria.

Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2020.1714546

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