Nigeria confirms release of 21 girls kidnapped in Chibok by Boko Haram

[muriel_volestrangler]

Source: Reuters

ABUJA, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Boko Haram Islamist have released 21 of more than 200 girls kidnapped by Boko Haram Islamists in 2014 in the northern town of Chibok, the Nigerian government said on Thursday.

"The release of the girls ... is the outcome of negotiations between the administration and the Boko Haram brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government," a presidency statement said. "The negotiations will continue."
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The presidency gave no details on the deal, saying only that the 21 girls were very tired and would first rest in the custody of the national security agency.

Afterwards the girls would be handed over to Vice President Yemi Obinsajo, the statement said. President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Germany on Thursday.



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[leftynyc]

1. So happy for these girls

but they'll never be the same. One can only imagine the horrors they experienced or witnessed while in the hands of these disgusting animals.

[Lucinda]

2. KNR

[Quantess]

3. Why only 21?

I wonder how many of the 200 survived.

[AngryAmish]

4. Probably sold into marriage or slavery.