Nigerian government, Boko Haram strike cease-fire deal

Name: Nigerian government, Boko Haram strike cease-fire deal
Uploaded: 1970-01-01T00:00:00Z
Duration: P161S
Description: The Nigerian government made a surprise cease-fire announcement with Boko Haram, a group that has carried out deadly bombings and suicide attacks. The militants have reportedly promised not to attack civilians, but the fate of 219 schoolgirls who were abducted in April is unclear. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Clip: Season 2014 | 2m 41s

The Nigerian government made a surprise cease-fire announcement with Boko Haram, a group that has carried out deadly bombings and suicide attacks. The militants have reportedly promised not to attack civilians, but the fate of 219 schoolgirls who were abducted in April is unclear. Jeffrey Brown reports.

Aired: 10/17/14

Expired: 12/31/69

Rating: NR

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