U.S. Congressman Jim Mcgovern (Ma02) Statement on Boko Haram Attacks

Washington, DC, January 15, 2015
The recent news out of Nigeria is appalling, with Boko Haram murdering thousands of innocent civilians. The government of Nigeria and its regional neighbors must increase and coordinate their efforts to stop the violence against defenseless villages. The international community, including the United States, should do all it can to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian people – especially those who have fled or escaped Boko Haram. The U.S., in particular, should help northeastern Nigeria establish early warning systems and other proven methods that help local communities avoid violent attacks. And even though other events may dominate the news, I call on every person of conscience to keep the people of Nigeria in their thoughts.

“The recent news out of Nigeria is appalling, with Boko Haram murdering thousands of innocent civilians.  The government of Nigeria and its regional neighbors must increase and coordinate their efforts to stop the violence against defenseless villages. 

The international community, including the United States, should do all it can to protect and provide humanitarian assistance to the Nigerian people – especially those who have fled or escaped Boko Haram. 

The U.S., in particular, should help northeastern Nigeria establish early warning systems and other proven methods that help local communities avoid violent attacks.   

And even though other events may dominate the news, I call on every person of conscience to keep the people of Nigeria in their thoughts.”