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One Thing: Did #BringBackOurGirls Teach the Wrong Lessons?

04.28.2024 - By CNNPlay

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10 years ago, hundreds of Chibok schoolgirls in Nigeria were abducted and held hostage by the terrorist group Boko Haram. The quest to rescue them captured the world’s attention, aided by pleas from high-profile figures and a viral hashtag online. But a decade later, those who escaped are still dealing with the fallout and others are left wondering if they will ever see their loved ones again. In this episode, we hear the story of one survivor and look at the state of girls’ education in the country. 

Guest: Stephanie Busari, CNN Senior Editor - Africa 

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