Amidst rising civil unrest in Nigeria, Secretary of State John F. Kerry flew there this weekend to meet with President Goodluck Jonathan and his challenger in the upcoming Nigerian presidential election to discuss the vote and discourage violence from each party’s supporters, and also to enhance cooperation in the fight against Islamist terrorism.
Mr. Kerry’s weekend visit came only hours after Boko Haram invaded the northeastern town of Maiduguri and killed 15 people on the eve of a political rally that was going to be held for Mr. Jonathan, who faces off Feb. 14 against challenger Muhhamdu Buhari.
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