article_snippet: The controversial decision was unpopular among many Nigerians and led to widespread protests.
article_snippet: Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan, who is running for reelection, has been criticized for not doing enough to combat Boko Haram.
article_snippet: The International Criminal Court also issued a warning that anyone inciting or engaging in electoral violence "at a time when abhorrent levels of violence already plague parts of the country" is subject to prosecution, "either by Nigerian Courts or by the ICC.
article_snippet: Much of this violence has taken place in Nigeria.
article_snippet: But neighboring countries, such as Cameroon and Chad, have also been hit increasingly hard and have committed troops to fight the militants.
article_snippet: An African Union-mandated Multinational Joint Task Force has also been formed, involving troops from Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Benin as well as Nigeria.
article_snippet: On Friday, the UK Foreign Office announced Britain would provide 5 million pounds ($7.4 million) to help An African Union-mandated Multinational Joint Task Force tackle Boko Haram.