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Women Resist, but Continue to Suffer Under Boko Haram

Feminist Newswire | March 13th, 2020

Over 500 women have been used by Boko Haram as suicide bombers during the decade-long war that has occurred in Nigeria and has spread to three neighboring countries. According to terrorism experts, this number is higher than any other conflict in history. Boko Haram is one of the most lethal terrorist organizations on the planet, […]

Global Violence Against Women

Boko Haram Releases 82 Chibok Girls 3 Years After Kidnapping

Feminist Newswire | May 16th, 2017

Last week the Nigerian government announced that 82 of the nearly 300 schoolgirls from Chibok that were kidnapped by the terrorist group Boko Haram in April of 2014 had been released in exchange for five Boko Haram commanders. The kidnapping has been an ongoing subject of public concern, prompting the massive #BringBackOurGirls movement on social media.

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21 Schoolgirls Released After Negotiations with Boko Haram

Feminist Newswire | October 17th, 2016

Last week Boko Haram released 21 of the more than 200 schoolgirls they had kidnapped from a Christian boarding school in Chibok, Nigeria two and half years ago.

Global Reproductive Rights

New Boko Haram Video Reignites International Concern over Reproductive Health of Rape Victims

Feminist Newswire | August 16th, 2016

On Sunday, Boko Haram released a video reporting the alleged status of hundreds of girls held hostage by the militant group, including the over 250 schoolgirls that were abducted in 2014.

Activism Global Reproductive Rights

Organizations Urge the President to Reinterpret Helms Amendment and Aid Nigerian Refugees

Feminist Newswire | June 8th, 2015

A campaign launched last week in response to more than 200 girls raped and impregnated by Boko Haram members urges President Obama to reinterpret the Helms Amendment to include abortion care.

Global

400 Women and Children Have Been Rescued From Boko Haram in Nigeria

Feminist Newswire | April 30th, 2015

On Tuesday, Nigerian troops announced they rescued 200 girls and 93 women from Boko Haram – and today news has come out that troops rescued another 160 women and children.

Global

Boko Haram’s “Deadliest Massacre” Kills Thousands in Nigeria

Feminist Newswire | January 12th, 2015

The majority of those killed were women, children, and the elderly who could not flee quickly enough.

Global Violence Against Women

Boko Haram Kidnapped 172 More Women and Children, Officials Report

Feminist Newswire | December 23rd, 2014

According to local officials and residents, Boko Haram insurgents kidnapped at least 172 women and children and killed 35 people last week.

Education Global

Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls Remain Missing as Boko Haram Leader Denies Ceasefire

Feminist Newswire | November 7th, 2014

A man claiming to be the leader of extremist group Boko Haram denied that successful ceasefire talks had taken place between the group and Nigerian officials laying out a plan for the return of over 200 schoolgirls kidnapped in April. Now, their families are still waiting.

Education Global

Instead of Returning Kidnapped Nigerian Schoolgirls, Boko Haram Reportedly Abducted More Women and Girls

Feminist Newswire | October 23rd, 2014

Despite Nigerian military officials last week announcing they had negotiated with militant group Boko Haram for the release of more than 200 schoolgirls who were kidnapped in April, it appears the girls have not yet been released – and residents say more women and girls have been kidnapped since.

Activism Global

100 Days Later, Groups Rally for Nigeria to Bring Back Kidnapped Schoolgirls

Feminist Newswire | July 23rd, 2014

100 days ago today, more than 270 schoolgirls were kidnapped in Nigeria by Boko Haram. This week, groups around the world are holding vigils to show that they have not stopped supporting rescue efforts and still want safety for these girls.

Education Global

Nigerian Army Has Located Girls Abducted by Boko Haram

Feminist Newswire | May 27th, 2014

The Nigerian army announced yesterday that it has determined the location of the 200 girls abducted by extremist group Boko Haram more than one month ago, noting that they are still in the country.

Global

Boko Haram Releases Video Offering Kidnapped Girls in Exchange for Released Prisoners

Feminist Newswire | May 13th, 2014

Around 100 girls are shown in the video praying and wearing full grey veils.

Global Politics

President Obama Announces That US Will Help Nigeria Find Kidnapped Girls

Feminist Newswire | May 7th, 2014

President Barack Obama announced yesterday that the US will assist Nigeria in finding the over 200 teenage girls who were abducted by terrorist group Boko Haram three weeks ago.

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