The Multi-Party Womens' Caucus has expressed its concern that the majority of girls kidnapped in Nigeria by the militant group Boko Haram have still not been found.
The Committee received a brief update yesterday from the Deputy Minister of International Relations, Ms Nomaindiya Mfeketo, on South Africa's role in securing the safe release of the girls. About 230 girls were kidnapped last year by Boko Haram and about 40 have either managed to escape or been released close to their homes.
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