The World Was In Our Hands: Voices From The Boko Haram Conflict
A moving, often provocative, and ultimately vital collection of first-hand accounts of people living through the Boko Haram conflict. From abducted girls to brash soldiers, and from community leaders to simple fishermen, this collection provides an insight into the realities of those living through the conflict, making this an essential cultural archive. The World Was in Our Hands covers themes of patriarchy, the economy, climate change, and corruption, to paint a picture that is much broader than what has been captured through news coverage.
“Chitra’s book, The World was in our Hands: Voices from the Boko Haram Conflict, is so far the most important work to emerge from the current tragedy in the Lake Chad basin…. Policymakers and field workers would better equip themselves by familiarising themselves with its contents. This book is a must-read for all, and service to humanity.”
