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May 28, 2014

Dozens Killed in New Boko Haram Attack; Ex-President Reportedly Involved in Kidnap Talks 
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More than 30 people have been killed in the Boko Haram's latest attack
in Nigeria. Militants struck a military base in the state of Yobe,
killing dozens of government forces. The attack comes amidst rumors of
talks between government and Boko Haram representatives over freeing the
more than 200 kidnapped schoolgirls. Nigeria's former president,
Olusegun Obasanjo, has reportedly met with figures close to the Boko
Haram. The Nigerian government has ruled out formal talks but has not
denied that some form of discussion is underway. The head of Nigeria's
military has said the military now knows where the abducted girls are
being held, but has ruled out using force to rescue them for fear of
endangering their lives.

 

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