Annex 3: Terms of Reference

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92  EASO Country of Origin Information Report - Nigeria Security Situation

Annex 3: Terms of Reference

Introduction on Nigeria

Administrative division: the 6 geopolitical zones and general informaiton

Security situation

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1.1 Overview of current conflicts in Nigeria

1.1.1 Background to the current/most recent conflicts (before June 2017)

1.2 Armed confrontations in the territory of Nigeria

Parties

Geographical scope (which areas does the conflict affect, including

road security)

Security trends (quantitative (e.g. number of incidents and

casualties) and qualitative (methods and tactics used))

1.3 Actors in the conflict

1.3.1 State’s armed forces

Army

Police (only if they are actors in the conflict)

National intelligence

Special forces/counter-terrorism

Structure and command

Tasks in relation to the conflicts

Methods and tactics (in relation to engagement in the conflict)

Presence/control (geographical) and capacity

Attributed civilian casualties

1.3.2 Boko Haram

1.3.3 Militias in Niger Delta

1.3.4 Inter- and intra-ethnic conflicts (incl. Indigenes-settlers/farmers-herders)

2. Description of the security situation per zone (where applicable; only zones

where a conflict is)

The general reference period is 1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018. (this period was later changed

into: 1 October 2017-30 September 2018). If relevant, background information and significant

incidents which predate this period may also be included.

For the more detailed description of the security situation per zone, the following aspects

need to be addressed:

2.1 General description of the region (terrain, urban areas, population)

2.2 Actors in the conflict active in the region and areas of control