July 22, 2026

Ouaga Press

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Boko haram frees hundreds of captives in Nigeria

Des personnes déplacées par les attaques de Boko Haram et de l’ISWAP au Nigeria rentrent chez elles après neuf ans d’exil, le 21 juin 2024, dans l’État de Borno. Illustration.

In a significant development, the Islamist militant group Boko Haram has reportedly released hundreds of individuals who had been held captive across various locations in Nigeria. This mass liberation brings a glimmer of hope to families and communities long affected by the widespread abductions carried out by the extremist organization in the region.