Boko Haram negotiations for abducted girls a farce, says priest

c. 2014 Religion News Service

NAIROBI, Kenya ( RNS) While the Nigerian government negotiates with the Islamic militant group Boko Haram for the release of 200 abducted schoolgirls, some church leaders in the country’s conflict-ridden north are expressing doubts about any impending resolution.

Nearly two weeks ago, the government announced a cease-fire with the militants. It set October 24 as the date for the girls’ release, but that failed to happen.