Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency that has claimed 3,000 lives since 2009 . Boko Haram is fighting for stricter Sharia law in Nigeria 's predominately Muslim north . Rich in oil , the country is a key U.S. partner and has a massive banking sector . Rights groups have blamed both Boko Haram and the military for atrocities against civilians . Comment:
Nigeria is battling an Islamist insurgency that has claimed 3,000 lives since 2009 . Boko Haram is fighting for stricter Sharia law in Nigeria 's predominately Muslim north . Rights groups have blamed both Boko Haram and the military for atrocities against civilians . Comment: