Chibok news today
Here are some recent news updates on the Chibok girls and the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) movement:
Recent Developments:
- Release of more Chibok girls: On October 13, 2016, 21 of the Chibok girls were released by their captors, bringing the total number of released girls to 107. The released girls were reunited with their families and are receiving counseling and rehabilitation.
- BBOG movement continues: The Bring Back Our Girls movement, led by activist Hadiza Bala Usman, continues to advocate for the safe return of the remaining Chibok girls and other abducted persons in Nigeria. The movement has also expanded its focus to address other issues related to human rights and women's empowerment.
- Government efforts: The Nigerian government has established a committee to oversee the rehabilitation and reintegration of the released Chibok girls. The government has also increased its efforts to rescue the remaining captives and bring their abductors to justice.
Recent News Articles:
- "21 Chibok Girls Released by Boko Haram" (Al Jazeera, October 13, 2016)
- "Chibok Girls' Release a 'Major Victory' for Nigeria" (BBC News, October 13, 2016)
- "Bring Back Our Girls Movement Continues to Advocate for Abducted Nigerians" (The Guardian, October 20, 2016)
- "Nigeria's Chibok Girls: A Year After Abduction, Hope Fades" (The New York Times, April 14, 2016)
Key Statistics:
- 276 girls were abducted from Chibok Government Girls Secondary School on April 14, 2014.
- 107 girls have been released by their captors.
- 169 girls are still missing or believed to be in captivity.
- The Chibok abduction was carried out by the terrorist group Boko Haram.
I hope this information is helpful. Let me know if you have any further questions!