Two Years Later, First Nigerian Teen Kidnapped By Boko Haram Found

In April 2014, 219 girls were kidnapped from a Nigerian boarding school by the Islamic militant group Boko Haram. BBC News reports that the first girl was found today, rescued in the Sambisa Forest of northeast Nigeria by the Civilian Joint Task Force. The Nigerian Army released a statement saying the girl is Falmata Mbalala, but Nigerian chartered accountant Obiageli Ezekwesili says the girl was Amina Ali Nkek.


#BringBackOurGirls: The One-Year Anniversary

#BringBackOurGirls 365 days ago, 276 girls were kidnapped from the Government Secondary School in the Nigerian town of Chibok by the Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram. With the one-year anniversary upon us, 219 of the missing girls remain missing and the people of the country continue to make noise for a solution. In the Nigerian city of Abuja and within U.S. capitals, such as Washington, marches have been planned and taken place early Tuesday morning. The march involves 219 girls, who represent each of the girls that have yet to be found.


Ex President Says Some Of Nigeria’s Missing Girls May Never Return

Nigeria’s former president Olusegun Obasanjo told media that some of the estimated 2oo girls abducted may never return. Obasanjo criticized current president Goodluck Jonathan administration for taking too long to respond to the tragedy. This is a point that has been echoed all around the world since the abductions began.


Nigerian Capital Bans All Protests On #BringBackOurGirls

It’s been weeks since an Islamic militant group kidnapped more than 200 Nigerian girls from their school of learning. Countless people have spoken out on the topic, including celebrities such as Ashton Kutcher, Alicia Keys, and even our first lady put up her, “#BringBackOurGirls” sign. Today, the issue continues to be a big one, this time in the country of Nigeria. Officials of the capital city in the country, Abuja has banned all protests on the topic calling the situation to be an, “issue of terrorism.” Check the jump for a statement from The Commissioner of Police in Federal Capital Territory (FTC), Mr Joseph Mbu.


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