Proposed UN resolution would endorse military action by an African force against Boko Haram
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Chad has circulated a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council that would endorse military action by a five-nation African force against Nigeria's Islamic extremist group Boko Haram.
Chad's U.N. Ambassador Mahamat Zene Cherif said Wednesday he hopes for a council vote this month.
The draft would endorse the decision of Chad, Cameroon, Niger, Nigeria and Benin to establish a force for a period of 12 months to take "all necessary measures" against Boko Haram, which killed an estimated 10,000 people last year.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It was circulated as the Nigerian military, bolstered by forces from neighboring countries, has regained towns and cities held by Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria.
The draft resolution asks U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to establish a trust fund to help finance the military operation.