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Koulfoua

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Koulfoua is an island on Lake Chad in Chad.[1]

In summer 2015, thousands of Nigerian refugees settled on the island, fleeing Boko Haram.[2] In December 2015, was attacked by suicide bombers.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Johnston, Chris (December 4, 2015). "Chad reels after suicide bombers target island markets". The Guardian. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  2. ^ Lom, David; Simmons, Keir; Vinograd, Cassandra (June 2, 2015). "Boko Haram Massacre Survivors Flee Nigeria to Island in Lake Chad". NBC News. Retrieved February 25, 2017.