Centrum Stosunków Międzynarodowych - 13 October 2016: Boko Haram releases 21 Chibok schoolgirls

Boko Haram, the Islamic extremist group based out of Northeast Nigeria, has released 21 of over 200 schoolgirls from eastern town Chibok. The terrorist organization kidnapped about 300 girls almost two and a half years ago. The repercussion of the kidnapping warranted international condemnation as well as has displaced millions of people. Furthermore, the kidnapping prolonged an already lengthy insurgency in the area. In light of the release, President Muhammadu Buhari's spokesperson issued a statement that the International Committee of the Red Cross and the Swiss Government has helped with mediating talks with Boko Haram.