Congress Presses U.S. Support to Fight Boko Haram
After a visit to Nigeria earlier this month. U.S. Rep. Chris Smith, Republican from New Jersey who chairs the House panel that oversees international human rights and Africa, appealed for increased U.S. support "to end the reign of terror that is being promoted by Boko Haram. On June 11, the Subcommittee heard testimony from Dr. J. Peter Pham, director of the Africa Center at the Atlantic Council, Emmanuel Ogebe from the Jubilee Campaign USA, Anslem John-Miller from the U.S., Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People, and former U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Robin Renee Sanders. A four-member Congressional delegation led by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat from Houston, is supporting a fund to compensate victims of Boko Haram attacks.
Rep. Chris Smith (Republican-New Jersey) at Abuja's Unity Fountain, scene of #BringBackOurGirls protests.
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Nigeria:
U.S. Lawmakers Urge FG to Set up Special Fund for Boko Haram Victims
This Day, 16 June 2014
A delegation of US Congress members have called on the Nigerian government to set up a National Victims' Fund for the rehabilitation of all those who have suffered under the reign… Read more »
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Nigeria:
Rep. Smith Calls on U.S. to Join Fight Against Boko Haram
U.S. Congress, 13 June 2014
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Nigeria:
4 U.S. Lawmakers in Nigeria, Seek Special Funds for Boko Haram's Victims
Leadership, 16 June 2014
While the search for the Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram members on April 14 continues, four United States lawmakers have advised the federal government to establish a… Read more »
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Nigeria:
American Congresswoman With Nigeria On Her Mind
This Day, 15 June 2014
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Nigeria:
U.S. Places U.S.$18 Million Bounty On Ansaru Leader, Three Others
Daily Trust, 16 June 2014
The US State Department has placed a reward of $18million for the capture of Khaid al-Barnawi, the leader of Ansaru, a splinter group from Boko Haram, and three other African… Read more »