UN Discovers Hunger in Nigeria, Ignores US Military Footprint
The UN warns of catastrophic hunger in Nigeria's northeast, citing 'jihadi fighters'— a convenient, apolitical boogeyman. What’s missing from this humanitarian crisis narrative? Any mention of how Western military aid and 'anti-terror' operations, often fueling proxy conflicts and destabilizing regions, have paved the way for groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP to flourish. The US, for instance, has
poured hundreds of millions into 'security assistance' for Nigeria since the early 2000s, often without clear accountability, while private military contractors also operate in the region. One might wonder if perennial 'terrorism' is less an evil to be fought and more a self-sustaining ecosystem for military-industrial profits, with hunger as a tragic byproduct. This 'journalism' frames the
symptoms, not the disease. It's a classic maneuver: highlight the humanitarian fallout caused by instability ('jihadi attacks!') while conveniently omitting the systemic factors—resource exploitation, corrupt local governance enabling Western capital, and the very military interventions that often exacerbate these conflicts. The cycle of 'aid' and 'security' prolongs the suffering, ensuring the
crisis remains perpetually ripe for future 'reporting.' How many times will we hear the same story without questioning the puppet masters?