Families in Nigeria Protest After Children Remain Captive for Nearly 100 Days
2 sources across 2 countries · South Africa · United Kingdom
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- Daily Maverick
- Reuters
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Families in Nigeria have held protests to demand the rescue of children who were abducted nearly 100 days ago. The children were seized from their classrooms on May 15 in Mussa, a community located on the fringes of the Sambisa Forest. Orbet Lawan Yakubu, representing the traditional ruler of Mussa, stated that approximately 45 children remain unaccounted for.
The protests highlight ongoing frustration with the persistence of kidnappings despite years of military operations against Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), in northeastern Nigeria. While the insurgency has weakened from its peak, attacks on schools, civilians, and security forces continue in Borno and neighboring states. A separate attack occurred in nearby Lassa on June 29, leaving 36 students and a teacher in captivity. In contrast, authorities recently secured the release of schoolchildren abducted from southwest Oyo state after nearly two months.
Parents expressed deep anxiety over the health and location of their children. Peace Nicolos, whose children are aged 3.5 and 8.5 years, pleaded with the government for their rescue. A police spokesperson stated that the military is on top of the situation but declined further comment. A military spokesperson did not respond to requests for comment.
How each side framed it
- Centre-left
- The reporting framed the protests within the broader context of failed military operations and the ongoing threat posed by Islamist militants.
- Centre
- The reporting focused on the immediate event of the protests and the duration of the children's captivity.
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