Nigerian girls captured by Boko Haram
It’s been two years since Boko Haram militants raided a school in Nigeria, capturing hundreds of girls. It sparked outrage around the world and the social media campaign, Bring Back Our Girls. But now CNN is airing what it says is a proof of life video. It was reportedly made in December and shows some of the more than 200 missing students. NPR’s Michele Kelemen reports that the video is sparking new cause in Washington for action, including from someone who knows the girls well.
MICHELE KELEMEN, BYLINE: A young Nigerian woman who goes by the name Saa is one of the lucky few. When she and her classmates were kidnapped two years ago, she says she managed to jump off a truck and escape. Saa was emotional today after watching that proof of life video on CNN.
SAA: When I saw the video of my classmates — 15 of them — that they’re still alive, I was so touched immediately when I saw the video. I started crying, and I just wish I can talk to them. I just wish they can hear me. I just wish I can tell them how much we miss them.
KELEMEN: Now in college in the U.S. and not using her real name to protect her family back in Nigeria, she was surrounded by members of Congress who are pushing for more U.S. action.
SAA: And I just wanted to tell the world today that let’s not give up.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: No, we won’t.
SAA: Let’s not forget about these girls. Let’s keep praying for them.
KELEMEN: Standing alongside her was Florida Congresswoman Frederica Wilson who, from glittery cowboy hat to boots, was decked out all in red, the color of her Bring Back Our Girls campaign.
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