Nigerian army rescues 360 abductees from Boko Haram in Borno State.
The Nigerian military conducted an operation in the Mandara mountains of southern Borno State, freeing 360 people held by Boko Haram. Two infants died from exhaustion during captivity. The military described the operation as a significant setback for the terrorist group.
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Al Jazeera leads with local sources saying over 400 freed and ransom demands. Jerusalem Post uses JAS, Boko Haram's Arabic name. Western outlets emphasize the decade-long insurgency context and government criticism.
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“Nigeria: 360 people freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout” · Al Jazeera, Deutsche Welle, PBS NewsHour, Jerusalem Post
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The number of people rescued was over 400.
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