[wanabidii] Africa: United States Condemns Market Attack In Nigeria

You are subscribed to Africa for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Africa: United States Condemns Market Attack In Nigeria 08/11/2015 08:09 PM EDT United States Condemns Market Attack In Nigeria Press Statement John Kirby Department Spokesperson Washington, DC August 11, 2015 The United States strongly condemns the recent terrorist attack in the northeastern Nigerian state of Borno. The attack reportedly took the lives of more than 40 people and injured dozens more in a crowded market in the town of Sabon Gari. While no individual or group has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, it took place in an area where hundreds of people have been killed in recent weeks by suspected members of the terrorist group Boko Haram. We offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to the families and the friends of the victims. We will continue to support Nigeria’s efforts to bring those responsible for the attack, as well as previous attacks, to justice. As we have said before, the people of northern Nigeria deserve to live free from violence and from terror. The United States continues to provide a range of counterterrorism assistance to help Nigeria and its regional partners. We commend the ongoing efforts of the Nigerian military, as well as the security and defense forces of Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, for the gains they have made in the fight against Boko Haram. The United States stands with the Nigerian people in their struggle against violent extremism. We will continue to work closely with the Nigerian government and our international partners to combat Boko Haram and assist the many victims of its senseless brutality. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:   External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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