Nigeria: More Than 100 Chibok Girls Still Missing Seven Years Later

Abuja — Nigeria's government has vowed to rescue 112 former schoolgirls believed to remain in Boko Haram captivity since they were kidnapped by the militants from the town of Chibok seven years ago.

A statement titled "Chibok Girls Still on Our Minds" was released by the presidency Thursday as Nigeria marked the anniversary of the kidnapping in Borno state. But parents and advocates accuse authorities of negligence and making empty promises.

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