Cameroon expels thousands of Nigerians

The four lawmakers said Washington would provide more support for the fight against the group, which has killed thousands of people in its drive to set up an Islamic state in northeastern Nigeria, if alleged abuses are investigated and perpetrators punished.

Legislation known as the Leahy amendment prohibits the United States from offering weapons or training to countries where there is credible information that authorities have committed human rights abuses.

“I can state here that we have received such calls and these people have indicated interest to dialogue with authorities on the possible end to this insurgency, ” he said.

“We want them to have that voice and that message of government that will look Boko Haram in the eye and say that “we are not afraid, and we will come after you because you have come after our children”.

But Nigerian officials put the number far higher, saying that around 12,000 people had already been expelled, with the number expected to rise to 17,000.

Cameroon’s government on Tuesday said it has arrested several Boko Haram fighters disguised as refugees with explosives hidden in their luggage.

He said Obama’s pledge to give whatever training is needed signals “a new day” in U.S.-Nigeria relations.

The Nigerian military reported that recent efforts led to a total of 178 individuals being rescued from the Boko Haram Islamist militant group. What we think of is Boko Haram.

Congresswoman, Sheila Jackson Lee, in her contribution, expressed confidence that Boko Haram will be defeated. “Boko Haram is ruining the reputation of Nigeria“, she said.

She said that Boko Haram is not only a threat to Nigeria but also to the region and the global community. The Chibok incident has sparked worldwide outrage and recognition with the creation of the slogan, “Bring back our girls”. You are ways ahead of extinguishing Boko Haram. She also praised the resilience of the members of the Bringback our Girls team, for their ceaseless efforts in championing the cause of freedom for the girls.