Nigeria Rejects Boko Haram Prisoner Swap

President Goodluck Jonathan has rejected the idea of a swap of Boko Haram prisoners for schoolgirls kidnapped by the militant group a month ago, but the government open to broader talks with the rebels.

Boko Haram and Amnesty Group

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