Latest news on chibok

The Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping occurred on April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram, a terrorist group, abducted 276 female students from the Government Girls' Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria. Since then, there have been various developments and updates on the situation. Here are some of the latest news and updates:

  1. Rescued girls reunited with families: In May 2021, 106 of the abducted girls were reunited with their families after being rescued by the Nigerian military. The girls were taken to a rehabilitation center for counseling and medical care.
  2. Remaining girls still missing: Despite the rescue of some of the girls, 170 of them are still missing and believed to be held captive by Boko Haram. The Nigerian government and international organizations have been working to locate and rescue the remaining girls.
  3. Boko Haram's leader killed: In June 2021, the leader of Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau, was killed in a battle with the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), a rival terrorist group. The killing of Shekau has led to a power struggle within Boko Haram, which could potentially affect the fate of the remaining Chibok girls.
  4. Nigerian government's efforts: The Nigerian government has continued to work to rescue the remaining Chibok girls, with efforts including military operations, negotiations with Boko Haram, and providing support to the families of the abducted girls.
  5. International support: The international community has continued to provide support to Nigeria in its efforts to rescue the Chibok girls. In 2020, the United States provided $1 million in funding to support the rescue efforts.
  6. Chibok girls' education: In 2020, the Nigerian government launched a program to provide education to the rescued Chibok girls, as well as other girls who were affected by the Boko Haram insurgency. The program aims to provide education and skills training to help the girls reintegrate into society.
  7. Chibok girls' advocacy: The Chibok girls' abduction has led to increased advocacy for girls' education and women's rights in Nigeria. The #BringBackOurGirls campaign, which was launched in 2014, continues to raise awareness about the importance of girls' education and the need to rescue the remaining Chibok girls.

Overall, while there have been some positive developments in the Chibok girls' situation, the majority of the girls are still missing and believed to be held captive by Boko Haram. The Nigerian government and international organizations continue to work to rescue the remaining girls and provide support to those who have been affected by the abduction.