How 3 brave girls escaped from their Boko Haram captors

Jasmine Genge
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'How We Escaped from Boko Haram'
'How We Escaped from Boko Haram'


Boko Haram, which roughly translates to 'western education is forbidden or a sin,' is an Islamist group active in Nigeria. The violent group has killed thousands of people since their formation in 2009 in efforts to forcefully impose Islamic law in Nigeria. This is the amazing story explains how three girls in Nigeria escaped their Boko Haram captors.



Who are the Boko Haram and why are they kidnapping Nigerian girls?

Who Are the Boko Haram and Why Are They Kidnapping Nigerian Girls?
Who Are the Boko Haram and Why Are They Kidnapping Nigerian Girls?


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