UN Scribe Rallies More International Support For Release Of Other Chibok School Girls

The United Nations Secretary-General, Ban Ki Moon has appealed to international community to render more support for the release of the remaining Chibok Schoolgirls still in Boko Haram captivity in the Nigeria’s Borno state.
Ban Ki Moon, who expressed happiness over the release of 21 such girls earlier in the week, following more than two years of captivity, said: “I remain deeply concerned about the safety and well-being of the remaining schoolgirls and other victims of abduction by Boko Haram, who are still in captivity.”
The UN Scribe, who was represented by his Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel and High Representative for Nigeria, appealed to the international community to continue supporting the government of Nigeria in its efforts to secure their release, rehabilitation and reintegration.
He called for increased efforts to ensure additional humanitarian access in the north-east of Nigeria, and reiterates the continued commitment of the United Nations in this regard.
He also called for continued engagement with the Nigerian authorities and international partners on this matter. [myad]