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Nigeria has resumed the mass trial of 300 individuals suspected of being involved with Boko Haram, resulting in the conviction of 125 terrorists and financiers.

What’s the deal: The trial of the 300 individuals charged with involvement in Boko Haram—a notorious Islamist terrorist group responsible for widespread violence and instability in Africa since 2009—completed its first phase yesterday. The charges included terrorism, kidnapping, attacks on civilians and security forces, and property destruction. Of those convicted, 85 were found guilty of financing terrorism, 22 were convicted of ICC-related crimes, and the remainder received sentences for various terrorism offenses. The government has not yet disclosed the fate of the remaining 275 individuals.

Previous trials: Previous phases of the trial were held over the years,  resulting in 366 convictions, 896 discharges due to lack of evidence, and 61 adjourned cases. 

Statement from the government: Kamardeen Ogundele, a spokesman for the Attorney General, stated that the 125 individuals were convicted on “charges related to terrorism, terrorism financing, providing material support, and offenses connected to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality.”

Digging Deeper: The Nigerian government plans to prosecute 5,000 Boko Haram terrorists captured in the northeastern region. These prosecutions are being conducted in groups at the federal court.