𝟗𝟏 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟏𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭!

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Reported by David Joshua

𝟗𝟏 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐛𝐨𝐤 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐠𝐢𝐫𝐥𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐌𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟏𝟎 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐛𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — 𝐔𝐍 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭

A decade after the heartbreaking abduction of over 270 schoolgirls from Government Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, 91 of the girls are still missing or believed to be in captivity, according to a new report by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

The revelation was made in a session marking Nigeria’s review under the CEDAW framework, which monitors state compliance with women’s rights. The Committee expressed deep concern over the lack of closure and slow progress in reuniting the girls with their families.

“These girls were taken as children, and today, many would be young women who have either been forced into marriage, enslaved, or worse,” the UN body stated.

Background:
•⁠ ⁠The mass abduction occurred on April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram militants stormed the school and kidnapped 276 female students.
•⁠ ⁠While some girls have escaped or been rescued over the years, many remain unaccounted for.
•⁠ ⁠The incident sparked global outrage and the viral #BringBackOurGirls campaign, supported by activists and world leaders.

UN Recommendations:
•⁠ ⁠The Nigerian government has been urged to intensify rescue operations and improve intelligence gathering.
•⁠ ⁠The Committee also called for greater protection for girls in conflict zones, stressing the importance of education and safety in northern Nigeria.

As Nigeria approaches a full decade since the tragedy, families of the missing girls continue to demand justice, transparency, and action. Many parents, now emotionally and physically worn out, say they still hold onto hope — even if faint — that their daughters will return.

SeleMedia Africa will continue to follow this developing story and amplify voices calling for the safe return of all missing children.

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David Joshua Oliver

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Oliver David Joshua is a seasoned media professional with a passion for impactful journalism and strategic leadership. As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Sele Media Africa, he oversees the organization’s editorial vision, ensuring high standards of truth, balance, and bold reporting. Known for his sharp editorial eye and commitment to excellence, Oliver plays a key role in shaping the voice of Sele Media Africa across the continent. His leadership continues to drive innovation, credibility, and growth in Africa’s digital media space.

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