United States Democratic Presidential Candidate, Hillary Clinton has written to the advocacy group, #BringBackOurGirls to commemorate the second anniversary of the abduction of 219 girls from a secondary school in Chibok, Borno State, North Eastern Nigeria by Islamic terrorists, Boko Haram.
Hillary commended the group for their doggedness in working for the release of the girls and expressed her support to the group.
She wrote,
"Today (14th April) marks two years since hundreds of schoolgirls were kidnapped in Chibok, Nigeria. They were taken from their dormitory in the dead of night by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Until they're freed, they and their families won't know peace.
"I stand with the people of Nigeria and all those who have been working diligently to secure the safe return of the Chibok girls and bring an end to Boko Haram acts of terror.
"My heart aches for the hundreds of boys and girls who have been kidnapped by Boko Haram over the years. They have suffered sexual violence and forced marriage. UNICEF report that one in five suicide bombings by Boko Haram has been carried out by a child- mostly girls, some as young as 8. No child should have to endure these atrociticies.
"This anniversary is a stark reminder of the work we must do to advance equality for women and girls around the world. It's the right thing to do, and it improves security and prosperity for everyone. That starts with freeing the Chibok girls and stopping the terror of Boko Haram, Clinton wrote.
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