Kayode Idowu, Maiduguri
The International Committee of the Red Cross on Wednesday classified it’s role in the release of abducted Chibok and Dapchi schoolgirls, stating that at no time was it involved in the negotiation for their release from Boko Haram.
A statement by Aleksandra Mosimann, the Communication Coordinator of ICRC Nigeria, noted that “recent media articles have suggested that the International Committee of the Red Cross helped negotiate the release of abducted persons, which is incorrect.”
“As a neutral humanitarian organisation, the ICRC cannot play such a role, which would be contrary to our principle of neutrality and is outside our mandate,” Mosimann added.
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She explained that, “In Nigeria, the ICRC has acted as neutral intermediary on three different occasions: after the release of Chibok girls…
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