The United States has condemned the terrible
attacks carried out by Boko Haram in Nigeria
between December 25 and 28, as well as other
recent attacks in Cameroon, Chad, and Niger.
Boko Haram killed dozens of innocent people who
were targeted as they went about their daily lives,
attending service at a mosque, shopping in a
neighborhood market, or simply traveling down a
road. We extend our deepest condolences to the
families and loved ones of the victims, and we
stand with the people of Nigeria and the region in
the fight against Boko Haram.
The United States remains committed to helping
Nigeria and its neighbors counter Boko Haram’s
senseless acts of terror. Despite much progress
over the past year, largely due to newly bolstered
Nigerian and regional efforts, more work remains to
ensure the people of Cameroon, Chad, Niger and
Nigeria can live in peace.
The conflict has affected the lives of communities
across the Lake Chad Basin region, with some 2.5
million internally displaced people and more than
170,000 Nigerian refugees forced to flee their
homes.
The United States provides advisors, intelligence,
training, logistical support, and equipment to our
African partners as they work to defeat Boko
Haram. We also support those affected by Boko
Haram’s violence through ongoing humanitarian aid
and victim support services.
The United States will continue working with our
partners in the region to identify new opportunities
to support their efforts to stop Boko Haram’s
wanton violence and restore order in the Lake Chad
Basin region.
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