bringbackourgirls

Beyond Boko Haram: Long-Term Justice for Nigeria Lies in Economic Empowerment and Social Change

Sonali Kolhatkar / Truthdig Jun 14, 2014 Although an international campaign drawing attention to the hundreds of kidnapped girls this past April under the social media banner of #BringBackOurGirls has gathered serious momentum, little attention has been paid to the conditions that have nurtured a group like Boko Haram.Although an international campaign drawing attention to the hundreds of kidnapped girls this past April has gathered serious momentum, little attention has been paid to the conditions that have nurtured a group like Boko Haram. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Kerry Says Nigerian Offensive to Rescue Schoolgirls ‘Risky’

Staff / Truthdig Jun 5, 2014 Secretary of State John Kerry warned that a Nigerian offensive to go after Boko Haram and attempt to free 219 kidnapped schoolgirls “could be very risky.” Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘The Failed State Chick’ on Boko Haram

Susan Zakin / Truthdig May 25, 2014 "The abduction of the girls is, of course, an extremely grave crime," journalist Corinne Dufka says. "But to focus exclusively on the girls lacks an appreciation of the wide and systematic crimes committed by Boko Haram in recent years, and also by the Nigerian army since the state of emergency was declared almost a year ago.""To focus exclusively on the girls lacks an appreciation of the wide and systematic crimes committed" in recent years, journalist Corinne Dufka says. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Pathetic Pundits

Steve Sack, Cagle Cartoons, The Minneapolis Star Tribune May 16, 2014 Dig deeper

Mother’s Day and Nigeria

John Cole, Cagle Cartoons, The Scranton Times-Tribune May 11, 2014 Dig deeper