U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks Statement on Kidnapping of Nearly 300 Young Women in Nigeria

U.S. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks: I Stand Strong with Nigerians, and Those Protesting Internationally, to Bring Back Our Girls and Make Sure Their Deplorable Captors are Brought to Justice

WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Gregory Meeks (NY-05) a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today made the following statement regarding the abduction of 300 young women by Boko Haram, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization:

“I am deeply saddened and horrified by the kidnapping of nearly 300 young women from their schools in Nigeria. My thoughts and prayers are with those young women who are too far from home, the families that are ailing, and communities that are in fear.

“This unthinkable crime is not only an unconscionable act against humanity but also against international law and can and should be addressed by the international community. I am encouraged by the leadership of President Obama and U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry for their commitment of resources to help find these missing girls. We must send a clear message that these acts will not be tolerated and we will join on a multi-national front in order to reunite these girls with their families.

“I stand strong with Nigerians, and those protesting internationally, to bring back our girls and make sure their deplorable captors are brought to justice.” [End]

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