Hundreds of captives freed from Boko Haram mountain hideout
The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
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"Sadly, two infants died due to exhaustion from prolonged captivity and harsh terrain."
— Daniel Bwala , Activist
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The group includes many women and children who were abducted in March from an area close to Cameroon.
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