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ISIL are seeking to influence other groups beyond the Middle East. Recent communications
from Boko Haram appear to contain similar elements to those found in ISIL videos.
On 7 March, Boko Haram released an audio statement by leader Abubakar Shekau pledging
allegiance to ISIL which was subsequently accepted by ISIL on 12 March. Although concerning,
this is not a particularly significant development. We assess that the alignment of
the groups is for propaganda purposes and we have seen no evidence of operational
links between the groups. We continue to keep the situation under review.
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