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Nigerian Military Demands TikTok Remove ISWAP Videos After Terrorists Post Lake Chad Footage

Multinational Joint Task Force Urges TikTok to Remove ISWAP Videos.
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) has appealed to social media platforms, particularly TikTok, to remove contents promoting violence and radicalization. This comes after ISWAP released footage claiming protection for communities in the Lake Chad Region.
MNJTF described the footage as “despicably false and misleading,” stating that ISWAP/Boko Haram terrorists distort reality, manipulating public opinion while concealing horrific acts.
The task force documented numerous instances of forced displacement, brutal killings and kidnappings, contradicting ISWAP’s claims of peaceful coexistence.
MNJTF emphasized its commitment to stabilizing the area, providing genuine protection and promoting sustainable peace and development. Significant progress includes:
- Repatriating over 30,000 refugees and internally displaced persons
- Restoring normalcy in key communities
- Supporting IDPs in Niger, Cameroon and Chad
- Reopening international commercial routes
MNJTF urges social media platforms to diligently monitor and remove harmful content.