Geopolitics

Nigeria: Welcoming release of 82 Chibok girls, UN urges support for their rehabilitation

New York, May 9(Just Earth News): Welcoming Saturday’s release of 82 of the schoolgirls abducted from the Nigerian town of Chibok by the Boko Haram insurgent group three years ago, the United Nations has called for continued global support for the country’s efforts to release, rehabilitate and reintegrate all Boko Haram victims. more

Nigeria seeks $1 billion to provide life-saving aid to millions in country's northeast – UN

New York, Feb 22 (Just Earth News): As relief organizations increase response to the humanitarian emergency in the north-east of Nigeria, timely donor support amounting to a little over $1 b ...

Nigeria: Citing ‘horrifying acts of cruelty', UN rights chief urges justice for victims

New York, Jun 6 (JEN): The human rights situation in Boko Haram-held areas of northern Nigeria is one of â€œabsolute terrorâ€ and â€œgraveâ€ violations, the top United Nati ...

Nigeria: UN political chief hails progress as country prepares to vote

New York, Mar 19 (JEN): Nigeria has made â€œnoteworthyâ€ progress in the preparations for the upcoming elections, the top United Nations political official said on Wednesday, as he ...

Nigeria: UN political chief delivers message of solidarity

New York, Mar 17 (JEN): The top United Nations political official arrived in Nigeria today for a two-day visit aimed at conveying the world bodyâ€™s support and solidarity with the coun ...