Recommendation on ongoing actions to obtain the release of 300 young Nigerian girls abducted by the terrorist group "Boko Haram"

Jurisdiction: African Union (AU)
Date: 23 October 2014
Language: English
Type: Recommendation

African Union

Recommendation on ongoing actions to obtain the release of 300 young Nigerian girls abducted by the terrorist group "Boko Haram"

Published on 23 October 2014
Commenced
[This is the version of this document from 23 October 2014.]

Deploring the abduction of 300 young Nigerian girls held hostage by the terrorist group "Boko Haram" in Chibok, Nigeria, on 15 April 2014;Considering that the women and girls are from a vulnerable group, of significant demographic importance and an asset to the world;Acknowledging the efforts already undertaken for the release of the detained girls held hostage by the terrorist group "Boko Haram";Commending the worldwide campaign undertaken called "Bring back our Girls";Considering that African leaders have an obligation to provide the means to protect the African peoples;

The Pan-African Parliament decides to:

1.Express its solidarity with the families of the abducted girls;

2.Vehemently condemn all forms of violence perpetrated against women in general and to these abducted girls in particular;

3.Request that measures be taken for the unconditional release of the abducted girls;

4.Appeal to the Authorities of Nigeria as well as to the international community to take further action to secure their release;

5.Request the Nigerian Government and the International community to apprehend and bring to justice the terrorist group "Boko Haram"; and

6.Condemn the use of religion to carry out criminal activities.

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