New Yorkers in Solidarity March for the Return of Kidnapped Borno State Girls
New York, United States - Some 250 demonstrants gathered on Saturday in the Union Square Park to draw attention to the case of over 200 abducted Nigerian female students.
It will be recalled that on April 14, Boko Haram insurgents raided the town of Chibok in Borno State and abducted from 234 to 276 secondary school girls.
The event attracted many Nigerian expatriates, as well as a number of U.S. citizens. The participants travelled from as far as Boston to attend. Some demonstrants were wearing traditional Nigerian attire and headwraps. They were chanting and praying for the safe return of the girls and pledged support to their families.
The event, according to Sahara Reporters, was organized by a coalition of local groups that included Applause Africa and Chibok Girls.
The Saturday's rally was the second of the three to be held in New York in the nearest time. The third demonstration will take place near the United Nations Plaza next Wednesday. UN diplomats and strategists are to address the issue of the missing Nigerian girls.
Source: Legit.ng
