Boko haram news today february 17 2017

Here are some news updates on Boko Haram from February 17, 2017:

Boko Haram Attacks in Nigeria

• At least 20 people were killed and many more injured in a Boko Haram attack on a village in Borno State, Nigeria. The attack occurred on February 16, 2017, in the village of Kala Balge, which is located near the border with Cameroon. (Source: Reuters)
• The Nigerian military has launched a rescue operation to free 21 students and three teachers who were kidnapped by Boko Haram from a school in Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19, 2016. The students were taken away by the militants during a raid on the school. (Source: Premium Times)

Boko Haram's Use of Children

• The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that Boko Haram has used children as suicide bombers in at least 27 attacks in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad since 2014. The use of child bombers has increased in recent months, with at least 12 children used in attacks in January 2017 alone. (Source: UNICEF)
• The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has also reported that Boko Haram has used children as fighters, cooks, and even suicide bombers. The IRC has called for increased efforts to protect children from the group's violence. (Source: IRC)

International Response

• The United States has announced that it will provide an additional $40 million in humanitarian aid to support the response to the Boko Haram crisis in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Chad. The aid will be used to provide food, shelter, and medical care to those affected by the conflict. (Source: US Department of State)
• The European Union has also announced that it will provide an additional €10 million in humanitarian aid to support the response to the Boko Haram crisis. The aid will be used to provide food, shelter, and medical care to those affected by the conflict. (Source: European Commission)

I hope this information is helpful.