Nigerians Press for Release of Chibok Girls

Amid growing pressure from Nigerians to force their government to act more decisively to free the schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram militants four weeks ago, police have attempted to crack down on protesters in Abuja. Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili, former education minister and World Bank executive, has been at daily rallies demanding more action to find the girls.

A speaker at a Bring Back Our Girls demonstration in Abuja.

Obiageli (Oby) Ezekwesili, former education minister and World Bank executive has been at daily rallies demanding more action to find the Chibok girls.

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