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One Year After the Boko Haram Kidnapping

Floor Speech

Date: April 15, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Minors and Children Foreign Aid

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Ms. HAHN. I rise today in solidarity with the Nigerian people who are still terrorized by Boko Haram.

It has now been 1 year since 276 schoolgirls were abducted from their dorms and classrooms by Boko Haram. This militant terrorist group continues its violent attacks--kidnapping, rape, murder, and brutality--against children, women, and men.

One year ago the international community joined in the social media campaign #bringbackourgirls to raise awareness of this tragic kidnapping. We speak out today to say these girls have not been forgotten, as 219 of them remain missing, their fates unknown. Many American individuals and organizations as well as government leaders are continuing efforts to aid the Nigerian people who have been victimized and to prevent future violence.

We must keep in mind the atrocities committed by Boko Haram as we and our allies continue to fight extremist groups around the world.

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